Health and behavioural sciences

The health industry employs the highest number of people in any industry in Australia.

Good health, and particularly good health in the workplace, is fundamental to our quality of life. Occupational Health and Safety Science is an expanding industry that combines scientific training, health, psychology, law and management to prevent workplace injury and illness.

At UQ, Health research and education is intensive, clinically relevant, and covers everything from the laboratory bench to the bedside.

Key Facts:

  • The health industry employs the highest number of people in any industry in Australia
  • There will be over a quarter of a million new jobs in the health industry over the next 5 years

 

Where can Health and Behavioural Sciences take you?

  • Graduate Occupational Health and Safety Officer, BHP Billiton
  • Health, Safety and Environment Consulant, Prensa Pty Ltd
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