Medicine and Health - The University of Sydney Library Current students Staff intranet Find an event Give Contact us Study Research Engage with us About us News & opinion false Study false false Medicine and Health true true /content/dam/health-and-wellness/health-services/stock-images/surgery_surgeon_medicine.jpg 35% Medicine and Health Discover medicine and health courses at the University of Sydney, explore how they connect to real‑world careers, and compare your study options. m-hero--style-1 800.534.2x.jpeg 1600w, 1440.961.2x.jpeg 2880w, 1280.1280.jpeg 1280w, 220.147.2x.jpeg 440w, 440.294.2x.jpeg 880w false Where can a medicine and health degree take you? A degree in medicine and health can prepare you for careers in healthcare, medicine, biomedical research, public health, health policy, and healthcare leadership. At the University of Sydney, you'll develop the clinical, scientific and analytical skills that employers value across these diverse career pathways. \r\nGraduates commonly apply these skills to: \r\n"}}" id="text-8b53455580" class="cmp-text"> A degree in medicine and health can prepare you for careers in healthcare, medicine, biomedical research, public health, health policy, and healthcare leadership. At the University of Sydney, you'll develop the clinical, scientific and analytical skills that employers value across these diverse career pathways. Graduates commonly apply these skills to: Title : Provide clinical and patient‑centred care Description : Work as a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional, assessing, diagnosing and treating patients in hospitals, clinics and community health settings, within the scope of professional training and registration requirements. Link URL: Icon: /content/dam/icons/approved-icons/medicine-stethescope.svg Title : Apply scientific and evidence‑based thinking Description : Work in roles such as biomedical scientist or researcher, studying disease, analysing data and contributing to advances in diagnosis, treatment and healthcare practice through research and evidence‑based approaches. Link URL: Icon: /content/dam/icons/approved-icons/heart-ecg.svg Title : Improve health systems and population outcomes Description : Pursue careers in public health, policy or health management, working to prevent disease, improve access to care and shape health outcomes at community and population levels. Link URL: Icon: /content/dam/icons/approved-icons/medical-notes.svg Title : Communicate, collaborate and practise ethically Description : Work in multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including roles such as pharmacist, allied health professional or clinician, collaborating with patients, families and other professionals to deliver safe, effective and ethically grounded care. Link URL: Icon: /content/dam/icons/approved-icons/medical-heart-hand.svg How Sydney helps you become job-ready At the University of Sydney, medicine and health studies focus on applying knowledge and skills in real clinical, community and research settings. You’ll build practical experience through applied learning, healthcare placements and research‑informed teaching. \r\nSupported experiences include: \r\n\r\nClinical placements and supervised practice \r\nGain hands‑on experience through supervised placements in hospitals, clinics and community health settings, working with patients and healthcare professionals. \r\nSimulation, laboratories and practical learning \r\nTrain in simulation environments and laboratories that replicate real clinical scenarios, helping you build skills and confidence before working with patients. \r\nInternational and global health opportunities \r\nEligible students may study or complete placements overseas, gaining experience in different healthcare systems and learning how health is delivered globally. \r\nResearch‑informed teaching and projects \r\nLearn from active University of Sydney researchers and take part in projects that explore real health challenges, from disease and treatment to public health and health policy. \r\n\r\n"}}" id="text-ef44b0dc17" class="cmp-text"> At the University of Sydney, medicine and health studies focus on applying knowledge and skills in real clinical, community and research settings. You’ll build practical experience through applied learning, healthcare placements and research‑informed teaching. Supported experiences include: Clinical placements and supervised practice Gain hands‑on experience through supervised placements in hospitals, clinics and community health settings, working with patients and healthcare professionals. Simulation, laboratories and practical learning Train in simulation environments and laboratories that replicate real clinical scenarios, helping you build skills and confidence before working with patients. International and global health opportunities Eligible students may study or complete placements overseas, gaining experience in different healthcare systems and learning how health is delivered globally. Research‑informed teaching and projects Learn from active University of Sydney researchers and take part in projects that explore real health challenges, from disease and treatment to public health and health policy. Title : 25th globally Description : <p>We're recognised as one of the best universities in the world.</p> Link URL: Icon: /content/dam/icons/approved-icons/globe-hat.svg Title : 19th globally Description : <p>We're ranked as one of the top Australian universities for nursing and midwifery.</p> Link URL: Icon: /content/dam/icons/approved-icons/medical-heart-hand.svg Title : 23rd globally Description : <p>We're amongst Australia's top universities for life sciences and medicine.</p> Link URL: Icon: /content/dam/icons/approved-icons/heart-ecg.svg Popular medicine and health courses These are courses commonly explored by students interested in medicine and health. \r\n"}}" id="text-7d1919def9" class="cmp-text"> These are courses commonly explored by students interested in medicine and health. Bachelor of Biomedicine and Health H2 Build a strong foundation in human biology, disease and health systems, preparing for careers in healthcare, research or further clinical study. Doctor of Medicine H2 Develop the clinical, research and professional skills to diagnose and treat patients, preparing for registration as a medical practitioner and careers in modern healthcare. Doctor of Clinical Surgery H2 Advance your surgical training through a combination of clinical practice and research, developing specialist expertise and leadership skills for modern surgical careers. Stay informed Key dates, event invites and more - we’ll keep you in the loop. \r\n \r\n"}}" id="text-fefb456f78" class="cmp-text"> Key dates, event invites and more - we’ll keep you in the loop. ispopup: true Subscribe ispopup: false Contact us Need assistance? Online enquiry Our support team will be in touch as quickly as possible. Get in touch Regional experts Receive personalised advice from regional experts. Contact regional experts Call us Within Australia 1800 793 864 Outside Australia +61 2 8627 0010