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Build a career around patient care, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation or health science.

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Career overview

Understand the field before choosing a qualification.

01 · The field

What is Healthcare?

Healthcare brings together many professions that prevent illness, diagnose conditions, treat patients, support recovery and improve quality of life. The sector includes medicine, nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation, emergency care, radiography and laboratory sciences. Many healthcare careers are regulated professions with specific training and registration requirements.

02 · Career possibilities

Where could this field take you?

  • Medical Doctor
  • Professional Nurse
  • General Nurse
  • Auxiliary Nurse
  • Pharmacist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Radiographer
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Emergency Care Practitioner or Paramedic
  • Dietitian
  • Speech-Language Therapist
  • Audiologist
Study pathways

Choose a study route that matches the career you actually want.

Qualification names and admission rules differ between institutions. Use these as common study routes, then check the exact programme before applying.

Typical qualifications

Study routes to explore

  • MBChB for the medical doctor route
  • Bachelor of Nursing for Professional Nurse; Diploma in Nursing for General Nurse; Higher Certificate in Nursing for Auxiliary Nurse
  • BPharm for pharmacy
  • Profession-specific degrees for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography, dietetics, speech-language therapy and other health professions
  • Emergency medical care qualifications appropriate to the intended professional category
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Alternative entry

Other ways to build your path

  • Healthcare also includes support and technical occupations with different qualification levels.
  • Students who do not initially meet degree admission requirements can explore relevant higher certificates, diplomas or foundation routes where institutions offer them, but progression is institution-specific.
Prepare at school

Build the subjects and skills that support this field.

The subjects below are helpful, not universal admission requirements. Always check the current requirements of the qualification and institution you plan to apply to.

01

Helpful school subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Physical Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • English or another strong language subject
02

Skills to develop

  • Empathy and communication
  • Scientific reasoning
  • Attention to detail
  • Resilience and responsibility
  • Teamwork
03

Before you apply

  • Compare admission requirements across institutions.
  • Check whether the programme is recognised for your intended career.
  • Confirm application dates, costs and funding options.
  • Check for portfolios, auditions, licences or professional-registration steps where relevant.
Why consider it?

What this career field can offer.

Many different professional specialisations
Work with a clear social purpose
Strong combination of science and people skills
Opportunities in public and private healthcare

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