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Griffith Online
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We're aiming to create the best, work-ready health graduates in Australia
Our students and researchers learn within world-class facilities, preparing to work in disciplines across the range of health professions. You'll learn in the classroom, in laboratories and get to apply it all through clinical training in placements at a multitude of locations and healthcare workplaces.
Interest area
- Biomedical science and medical science (Gold Coast)
- Dentistry and oral health
- Environmental health
- Exercise science and sport
- Health services management
- Human services
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Medical diagnostics (Gold Coast)
- Medicine
- Mental health
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Occupational therapy
- Paramedicine
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Public health and health promotion
- Rehabilitation counselling
- Social work
- Speech pathology
- Suicide research and prevention
Study health at Griffith
Discover how to build a healthier tomorrow.
This video features staff and students from Griffith Health, including: Professor Nick Buys, Dean—Learning and Teaching; Dr Michael Baker, Dentist and Director—Toowoomba Dental; Dr Jakub Bilski, Medical Doctor—Gold Coast University Hospital; Dr Michael Simmonds, Senior Lecturer—Griffith University, Menzies Health Institute Queensland; Dr Leanne Kenway, Lecturer—Griffith School of Medicine; Walaah Al Majiblay, biomedical science student; and Michaela Coop, nutrition and dietetics student.
Excellent clinical experience (and lots of it)
As a Griffith health student, you’ll take the first steps along your career pathway through a blend of classroom learning and clinical placements in community health and hospital settings. In 2015, our health students combined completed more than 230,000 days of hands-on clinical training, complemented by sophisticated on-campus simulated learning and experiences in world-leading virtual reality teaching environments.
Play your part in the team
The future of health lies in teamwork. Today, health professionals need to work together to deliver life-changing outcomes. Interdisciplinary education is a priority at Griffith. More than 10,000 health students benefit from our flexible approach and learn about the skills, strengths and expertise that different clinical disciplines and professions bring to the healthcare environment.
Benefit from our research and resources
Our $150 million Griffith Health Centre operates in proximity to the new 750-bed Gold Coast University Hospital and a new 250-bed private hospital. It's a unique environment in which to gain unrivalled clinical experiences. Our leading-edge research in many areas of medical science informs our degrees, producing forward-thinking graduates ready to make their mark in a healthcare career.
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Career opportunities
Our degrees span a wide range of health professions. Depending on your degree, you may find opportunities in hospitals, clinics, government and community organisations, and private practice.
Student story
Kat Goodall
Griffith medicine graduate
2014 Australasian Junior Doctor of the Year
Surgical Doctor
August 18, 2017
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Key dates
Monday 3 July — Saturday 14 October
Trimester 2
Our second trimester starts on Monday 3 July. Trimester 2 examinations run from Saturday 30 September to Saturday 14 October.
Monday 18 September — Friday 29 September
Q&A Sessions
Book a 30 minute, personalised appointment with a member of our student recruitment team, to help find the right degree for you and get personalised advice about your study options. You can also find out about scholarships and discover pathways to university. Find out more.
Tuesday 26 September — Wednesday 27 September
Twilight tours - Gold Coast & Nathan
Take a guided tour of our Gold Coast and Nathan campuses and find out more about life at Griffith. Book now.
Monday 30 October — Saturday 17 February
Trimester 3
Our third trimester starts on Monday 30 October. Trimester 3 examinations run from Saturday 10 to Saturday 17 February 2018.
Learn more about studying in Trimester 3.
Wednesday 15 November
Postgraduate Information Evening - South Bank
Join Griffith University for a postgraduate information evening and talk to our staff and students about how a postgraduate degree can help you achieve your career goals.
Wednesday 22 November
Postgraduate Information Evening - Gold Coast
Join Griffith University for a postgraduate information evening and talk to our staff and students about how a postgraduate degree can help you achieve your career goals.
Saturday 16 December — Friday 22 December
Know Your Options
Chat online with our expert study advisers after you have received your entry score, to discuss your study options. Find out about pathways, entry requirements and program options, plus what you can do if your score was higher or lower than expected.