Allied Health degrees in Australia
There are around 220 undergraduate Allied Health degrees across 34 Australian universities. They typically take 4 years of full-time study and cover areas like physiology, clinical skills, professional practice, anatomy, nutrition. Figures are approximate and generalised, not official.
4 years
lower (~under $11k/yr)
34
220
Universities offering Allied Health
| University | State | Programs | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin University | WA | 21 | biochemistry, physiotherapy, nutrition, dietetics |
| La Trobe University | VIC | 17 | human anatomy, professional practice, clinical skills, anatomy |
| Flinders University | SA | 13 | health promotion, health research methods, physiology, public health |
| The University of Queensland | QLD | 13 | exercise science, nutrition, sports science, exercise physiology |
| University of Newcastle | NSW | 11 | nutrition, public health, professional practice, anatomy |
| Griffith University | QLD | 10 | professional practice, clinical education, physiotherapy, public health |
| Deakin University | VIC | 9 | physiology, nutrition, food science, dietetics |
| The University of Adelaide | SA | 9 | human anatomy, physiology, clinical skills, professional practice |
| Central Queensland University | QLD | 8 | clinical skills, physiology, professional practice, medical sciences |
| Charles Sturt University | NSW | 8 | anatomy, physiology, health promotion, nutrition |
| Murdoch University | WA | 7 | clinical skills, physiology, allied health practice, human anatomy |
| Monash University | VIC | 6 | public health, health promotion, professional practice, nutrition |
| Queensland University of Technology | QLD | 6 | |
| Southern Cross University | NSW | 6 | anatomy, exercise science, health promotion, exercise physiology |
| University of Canberra | ACT | 6 | physiology, anatomy, professional practice, physiotherapy |
| UNSW Sydney | NSW | 6 | health promotion, exercise science, exercise physiology, public health |
| Victoria University | VIC | 6 | clinical skills, physiology, professional practice, physiotherapy |
| Edith Cowan University | WA | 5 | clinical skills, physiology, professional practice, occupational therapy |
| Charles Darwin University | NT | 4 | |
| Federation University Australia | VIC | 4 | anatomy, physiology, clinical skills, public health |
| University of Wollongong | NSW | 4 | anatomy, physiology, nutrition, chemistry |
| Western Sydney University | NSW | 4 | |
| Australian Catholic University | Multi-state | 3 | anatomy, dietetics, health promotion, human anatomy |
| Torrens University Australia | Multi-state | 3 | |
| University of Technology Sydney | NSW | 3 | exercise science, sports science, exercise physiology, clinical skills |
| Swinburne University of Technology | VIC | 2 | nutrition, anatomy, dietetics, public health |
| The University of Sydney | NSW | 2 | clinical skills, physiotherapy, professional practice, musculoskeletal health |
| University of Notre Dame Australia | WA | 2 | |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | QLD | 2 | nutrition, public health, exercise science, sport science |
| Bond University | QLD | 1 | |
| Macquarie University | NSW | 1 | anatomy, clinical skills, manual therapy, public health |
| RMIT University | VIC | 1 | food science, nutrition, pathophysiology, biochemistry |
| The University of Western Australia | WA | 1 | |
| University of New England | NSW | 1 | exercise science, sports science, clinical exercise physiology, exercise physiology |
By state
- Allied Health in New South Wales — 10 universities, 46 programs
- Allied Health in Victoria — 7 universities, 45 programs
- Allied Health in Queensland — 6 universities, 40 programs
- Allied Health in Western Australia — 5 universities, 36 programs
- Allied Health in South Australia — 2 universities, 22 programs
- Allied Health in Australian Capital Territory — 1 universities, 6 programs
- Allied Health in Multiple states — 2 universities, 6 programs
- Allied Health in Northern Territory — 1 universities, 4 programs
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Allied Health degree in Australia?
Undergraduate Allied Health degrees in Australia typically take about 4 years of full-time study.
How much does a Allied Health degree cost in Australia?
Indicative domestic fees for Allied Health degrees in Australia are typically in the lower (~under $11k/yr) range (approximate, not official).
Which universities offer Allied Health in Australia?
Around 34 universities offer Allied Health in Australia, including Curtin University, La Trobe University, Flinders University, The University of Queensland, University of Newcastle.
What do you study in a Allied Health degree?
Common areas include physiology, clinical skills, professional practice, anatomy, nutrition, health promotion.
Approximate, not official. Confirm details with the university before applying.