Health and Rehabilitation programs
Study at one of the largest schools for Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in Australia. Our four-year degrees are:
Why choose to study with us
As one of Australia's leading health and rehabilitation educators, the School is recognised internationally for its teaching and research staff, alumni and quality of students. Study with us and you will be taught by world-leading experts such as Dr Allison Mandrusiak, one of two global recipients of the Universitas 21 Teaching Excellence Award, and Dr Anne Hill, one of five recipients of the UQ Excellence in Teaching Awards. A fundamental element to your studies is hands-on, practical experience through a series of clinical placements both within our on-site public clinics as well as external healthcare providers.
What our students say
From playing sport in high school, I became interested in how a physiotherapist could help me to achieve better on the field. Although I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do when I graduated, I knew I wanted to learn about anatomy and physiology which lead me to physiotherapy at UQ. The most valuable experiences I have had are the off-campus visits and clinical immersions. My top tip for new students is to actively meet the challenges of the program head on and to use your friends for support.
Matt, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) graduate
I completed a number of placements as a part of my degree. I’ve had the opportunity to work with adults and children in hospitals, schools and the university clinic. I was also lucky enough to participate in an international placement in Vietnam. For a month I worked in a team of student physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and clinical educators to deliver services to children and their families in schools, orphanages and rural communities. It was a terrific opportunity to improve upon our clinical skills, learn new skills from other professions and to learn about health care in different cultures.
Rachel, Speech Pathology (Honours) graduate
From an early age, I have always wanted to be in a profession which benefits others, and I could not think of anything more rewarding than improving someone's independence. Since studying Occupational Therapy at UQ, I have discovered that there are many different areas which you can specialise in, which I was lucky enough to experience on placement. I now have secured a graduate position at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and can honestly say I love going to work.
Roxanne, Occupational Therapy (Honours) graduate