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Dr Adeline Gabriel, Specialist Certificate in Empowering Health in Aboriginal Communities
“Ultimately, the course reinforced and refined change to my own practice and my capacity to contribute to wider change, not as a leader, but as an agent of First Nations voices.”
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Bronte Alston, Master of Public Health
"I have loved the flexibility of the MPH. I did not start with a “specialisation” in mind, meaning I could draw from different streams. By my final semester, I had found my way into the Health, Gender and Society stream due to my elective studies and health sociology research project. I am passionate about the structural determinants of health, such as colonialism and neoliberalism."
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Georgia Bartlett, Master of Public Health
“I use the knowledge and skills learned during my MPH every day and it has equipped me with the most solid of foundations in terms of knowledge, skills and job-readiness regardless of where my career takes me.”
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Mikayla Wolfe, Master of Public Health
“My experience (during the MPH) developing project plans is incredibly relevant to my work at the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer (ACPCC) and project planning and management, something we learnt in detail during the MPH, is a major part of my work with the Lung Cancer team at the University of Melbourne.”
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Claudia Fayad, Master of Public Health
“The MPH allowed me to build on my health knowledge and scientific research skills through tailored subjects that would set me up for a career in public health practice. My scientific knowledge and reasoning, as well as my skills in health policy and program evaluation and design, have been invaluable to my career working on high-priority public health projects and policies at the Victorian Department of Health.”
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Max McArthur, Master of Public Health
“My Master of Public Health continues to help me with my role in a variety of different ways. I use my health economics skills to help me identify the best way to allocate funds to ensure the greatest improvement for our population’s health."
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Charity Lane, Graduate Diploma in Psychology
"So far one of the most interesting and practical aspects of my study has been a lab report we did in Developmental Psychology that used data from the student cohort and generated interesting, unexpected results. I appreciated the focus on gaining practical knowledge about psychological research so early on in the course."
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Aviva Lefkovits, Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
"I absolutely loved my clinical placements during this degree. While the learning curve felt steep, these experiences quickly allowed me to become more attuned to individual differences among clients, and more adaptable to their needs in the moment."
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Dr Bao Nguyen, Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
“Studying the Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing is a wonderful opportunity to build new networks and step outside the status quo, given it is such a unique and world-leading course. It will add an extra dimension to your career, distinguishing you from others.”
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Natalie Rotin, Master of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
“We’re online with students based interstate and overseas - we’ve got nurses in Queensland, doctors from the Middle East, social workers in Japan. You’re getting to hear experiences from health professionals in very different worlds and environments.”
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Dr Michelle Thornhill, Disaster and Terror Medicine
"I work in Emergency Medicine and being able to manage the department in the event of a disaster is integral to this. This course offered me the opportunity to deepen my knowledge and understanding of the management of disasters both in and pre-hospital."
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Georgina Coppi, Master of Clinical Rehabilitation
“I have tailored my assignments towards my two roles, and I have broadened my specific evidence base and applied concepts into my practice.”
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Lindsay Scudder, Graduate Certificate in Climate Change and Health
“I have enjoyed discovering that the subject of climate change and health intersects many different specialities and through panel sessions have had the pleasure to speak with many leaders in various fields.”
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Rachel Mouer, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation
“The learnings were further consolidated through the assignment tasks where we could apply the skills to our own work environment, helping us to immediately put our learning into practice.”
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Zunayed Kabir, Bachelor of Biomedicine
"I chose the University of Melbourne because it has the number one medical school in the country... The teaching is of a very high quality with the lecturers and tutors making sure that students understand the content... The University is in the heart of the city, making it a convenient place in general."
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Bansari Shah, Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours)
Bansari is a Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) student and N.A. Twiss scholarship recipient: “Honours is a great opportunity for the practical application of the theoretical knowledge and skills I have developed in the last three years while studying Biomedicine.”
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Linna Tea, Bachelor of Oral Health
"I find our journey to treating patients really exciting because we apply our constructed hand skills and more confident, reflective, and professional voice with each learning experience. How you treat your patients is a real reflection of you, and therefore patient compliance and satisfaction really drive my passion to continue learning, improving my clinical skills, and providing holistic care."
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Emma Saviane, Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
"I decided to undertake my Master of Advanced Nursing Practice as I wanted to further build my capacity to lead and influence clinical change. I want to promote the provision of exceptional evidence-based care for women and newborns from all walks of life."
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Liam Leyden, Master of Biomedical Science
"The Master of Biomedical Science has been a great route into research... Building skills in areas like statistics and imaging analysis has been invaluable. I also found the science communication subjects particularly useful especially for getting the most out of conferences; you can do the most brilliant research, but you also have to be able to explain it."
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Stephanie Gomez, Master of Biomedical Science
Stephanie is a Master of Biomedical Science student and N.A. Twiss scholarship recipient. Her current research project focuses on Treponema denticola: “I have always been fascinated by the field of microbiology, that something so minute can be so complex.”
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Chris Selman, Master of Biostatistics
"Though I love my stats and am a numbers nerd, I struggled to find a purpose in undergrad as working for big banks as a data analyst didn't really appeal to me, which is where most of my friends were heading. Biostatistics as a postgraduate course appealed to me as it benefits public health, rather than an organisation."
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Fiona McManus, Master of Biostatistics & Master of Public Health
"The best things about studying the Master of Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne were the relationships with fellow students and staff, the opportunity to learn from passionate and world-leading staff and the practicality of the skills taught."
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Niamh Meagher, Master of Biostatistics
"My experience in the Master of Biostatistics has inspired me to continue to work in the research space. I aim to undertake a PhD in the field of biostatistics, branching out into applications in infectious disease modelling. Watch this space!"
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Eloise Uebergang, Master of Genomics and Health
"Genomics is a constantly evolving field and given the technological advancements, improved understanding of its impact on human disease and implementation into routine healthcare, there is a huge demand for a workforce that is skilled in genomics."
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Sangavi Sivagnanasundram, Master of Genomics and Health
"If you are passionate about the realm of genomics, human genetics and even bioethics, or if you aren’t sure what your true passion is but you have an interest in the field of genomics, this is the degree for you."
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Sarah Casauria, Master of Genomics and Health
"The course offers so many different pathways. We touch on genetic science, ethics, counselling, public health and more. We’re learning so many different skills and I think there will be a lot of career options for us. I’m interested in pursuing a career where I can utilise my science communication skills, whether that be for consumer information, medical ethics or research."
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Clare Pratt, Master of Nursing Science
"The nursing course here is considered the best in the country and it almost always guarantees a graduate job. We also get to do placements at some of the best hospitals in Melbourne... I feel like the buddy nurses we work with on placement are always impressed with how much we know as students."
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Samuel Edgar, Master of Nursing Science
"I chose the University of Melbourne because it is so easy to get to, it has a good reputation and the Master of Nursing Science course allows me to complete my nursing in two years instead of three."
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Hannah Morgan, Master of Public Health
"The Master of Public Health degree leaves you with a very well-rounded skillset. The core subjects provide solid foundations which are applicable to any public health related career and the epidemiology- specific subjects that I selected equipped me with skills in research design, data collection, data analysis and scientific communication that I use every single day in my work."
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Kaitlyn Wall, Master of Public Health
"I have always had a heart to see people free from disease. Although nursing developed a real affinity in me for working with patients and helping them overcome challenges, my eyes were opened to the increasing need for preventative health measures in global society."
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Mallory Pehm, Master of Public Health
"I fell in love with public health and with [the Master of Public Health] very quickly! The foundational knowledge you learn during the first semester is really eye-opening and indicative of the breadth of opportunities in this field. "
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Phillip Antippa, Master of Public Health
"The Master of Public Health has given me a vocabulary that I have found to be particularly useful in creating research projects, administrating work activities and communicating most effectively with hospital and DHHS administrators and departments."
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Kate Bailey, Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Digital Health
"I was really happy with the range of learning. We’ve looked at the research for health informatics and how to conduct the research ourselves. There was lots of small group learning – a bit like a multi-disciplinary team."
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Chantelle Colalancia, Master of Social Work
"The placements are also invaluable towards your academic experience, but more importantly your practical confidence in the field. I found after I completed my first placement I was able to make more sense of a lot of the theory taught in the second semesters."
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Julie Green, Master of Social Work
"There were lots of social work courses to choose from, but University of Melbourne was my number one choice for several reasons... I grew in so many ways and this really was the start of my journey to find out who I was."
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Larry De Corso, Master of Social Work
"There are so many ways that [the Master of Social Work] has helped me prepare for such work in the future, including my two placement experiences in child protection. Working with people and young people in a meaningful way truly inspires me and motivates me."
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Charlie Stanford, Master of Speech Pathology (United States & Australia)
"I’ve found all the coursework fascinating. It’s been so interesting to break down communication to its smallest theoretical and anatomical/physiological parts and then see how it all works together. It’s also interesting to see what happens when something goes awry with communication due to a brain injury or developmental disorder."
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Shabana Alavi, Master of Speech Pathology
For Master of Speech Pathology graduate Shabana, placement at Ballarat Specialist School working with children was a favourite moment during her studies. Shabana is now focused on building her experience and skills as a speech pathologist but her experiences in Ballarat have led her to consider working in rural and regional Australia later.
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Aditya Athale, Doctor of Dental Surgery
"We had an engineer, doctors and people who’d done biomedicine and pharmacy [doing the Doctor of Dental Surgery]. Everyone had different backgrounds and we learned from each other and learned how to think about the same problem in different ways."
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Jordan Hawkins, Doctor of Dental Surgery
"I found almost everything about dentistry fascinating. Seeing my first patient and doing fillings in the pre-clinic laboratories were particularly exciting."
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William Hong, Doctor of Dental Surgery
"I was attracted to the lifestyle and routine of dentistry, and the fact that there is scope to increase knowledge and skillsets beyond university – the learning doesn't end once I graduate!"
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Allen Xiao, Doctor of Medicine & Bachelor of Biomedicine (China & Australia)
"I have been interested in the health sciences since secondary school, and I was attracted to the flexibility of the undergraduate program at Melbourne. Moreover, I hoped to develop myself academically by being placed in an incredibly intelligent, motivated cohort."
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Andrew Feehan, Doctor of Medicine
"I have undertaken my rotations in wonderful hospitals and have been able to observe healthcare in other countries. The teaching at Melbourne is excellent. All of my lecturers are esteemed professors and knowledgeable clinicians who are world leaders in their respective fields."
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Catherine Mannering, Doctor of Medicine
"Once I graduate I would like an internship or residency in Shepparton or Wangaratta or in regional NSW. The lifestyle suits me and I like the idea of being able to help people with their health over the course of their lifetime."
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Holly Sizer, Doctor of Medicine & Bachelor of Biomedicine
"After high school, I went to University of Melbourne and did the Bachelor of Biomedicine. For a while I wondered if I’d be able to do Medicine but I was surrounded by students who were also planning to study Medicine and that gave me confidence that I could do it."
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Josh Murray, Doctor of Medicine & Bachelor of Biomedicine
"I was shocked when I moved to Melbourne, needed to see a doctor and was given an appointment that same day. That’s why I’d like to become a GP in a rural or remote area – to help address the health deficits there."
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Rebecca Mathieson, Doctor of Medicine
"Rural clinical study has been fantastic – one of the biggest benefits is the smaller group sizes and the one-on-one time... The fantastic teaching staff have given me a really good idea of what practicing in a rural environment is like."
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Yifu Ding, Doctor of Optometry & Bachelor of Biomedicine (China & Australia)
"During my Bachelor of Biomedicine, I developed a strong interest in visual neuroscience due to its complexity and direct link with one’s quality of life. Pursuing this interest has let me to the Doctor of Optometry after my undergraduate degree."
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Sibin Matthew, Doctor of Physiotherapy
"The last two years have been the best years of my life...The relationships you form in the course last a lifetime and I can’t recommend the Doctor of Physiotherapy program at the University of Melbourne enough."
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Jiamin Aw, PhD & Honours
"The highlight of my PhD was meeting like-minded people who are passionate about science and research...My studies have given me an insight into the value of research which I can now pitch to industry."
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Rebecca Osborn, Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
"The course gave me the qualification to get the job I wanted to do, as I became a school nurse. It provided me with a thorough understanding of where disadvantage becomes circular, and how mental health, unemployment, drug use, and demographic isolation all fit together."
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Kath Feely, Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Digital Health
"After graduating from the course, I feel I have an excellent understanding of the core concepts of health informatics and a better understanding of how technology and health can intertwine to provide better outcomes. It also motivated me to continue to improve the current state and the possibilities of what future healthcare may look like."
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Natasha Behrendorff, Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Digital Health
"Given the remote nature of my work in Antarctica, digital health is incredibly important which is why I was interested in studying the [Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Digital Health]."
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Steven Lewis, Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Digital Health
"Reducing duplications will be a game changer for nurses, and hopefully take RNs back to the care that they can deliver, not just documenting it."
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Wayne Chow, Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Digital Health
"I was drawn to the course for the intersection of IT, technology and healthcare, and how digital technology could improve overall healthcare, including oral health. I did my undergraduate and postgraduate training at the University of Melbourne, so naturally this was my first place to start."
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Kenley Kuoch, Graduate Certificate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
"As the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact Australia, I decided that I wanted to upskill in infectious disease epidemiology to better understand the issues at hand, along with the impact and implications of the pandemic on the world."
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Jason Kenna, Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health
"The Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health has really reinforced for me the impact that sexual health has on a person’s life. A lot of stigma still exists around sexual health which can be a major barrier to accessing health services and this can be detrimental to a person’s health."
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Robyn Holmes, Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health
"...Learning about HIV and STI control while also learning about the public health aspect, really appealed to me... With the current COVID-19 pandemic, I thought I would struggle with exclusively online learning. However, I was surprised with how well the units have been delivered online."
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Tracey Dastey, Graduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing
"Working in general practice allows me to provide patient-centred care on a continual basis to the individuals and families who regularly attend our clinic. The relationship that general practice allows you to develop with patients is the highlight of my role."
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Michael Diamond, Graduate Diploma in Psychology
"The Graduate Diploma in Psychology has given me a deeper understanding of myself and people in general. We’ve covered a range of topics to do with the mind, the brain and human behaviour – everything from neuroscience and cognitive processes through to personality, social behaviour and childhood development."
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Sarah Lorenz, Graduate Diploma in Psychology & Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)
"After completing the [Graduate Diploma in Psychology], I went on to study the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) and now my new career goal is to retrain as a registered psychologist via the Master of Professional Psychology."
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Isabella Pozzi, Bachelor of Biomedicine
"The teachers are great, their passion for the subjects is very clear. One of my happiest moments was when I was in a practical and I realised that I could actually apply the material we were learning instead of just copying the demonstrator... I now know the right balance of studying, exercising, socialising and ‘me’ time."