How is UCLan ranked for Medicine and Health Sciences courses?

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Main working areas to work in Australia for students after a Bachelor's in Medicine and Health Sciences

1. Healthcare & Clinical Support

Roles that support doctors, nurses, and clinical teams:

• Medical laboratory assistant

• Clinical research assistant

• Patient care assistant

• Pathology collector

• Allied health assistant

• Pharmacy assistant

2. Public Health & Community Health

Work in health promotion, disease prevention, and community well-being:

• Public health officer

• Health promotion officer

• Community health worker

• Epidemiology assistant

• Environmental health assistant

3. Medical Research & Laboratory Sciences

Ideal if you enjoy biology, chemistry, and lab work:

• Research assistant

• Laboratory technician

• Biotech assistant

• Clinical trials coordinator (junior roles)

• Genetics or microbiology assistant

4. Health Administration & Management

Non-clinical roles in hospitals, clinics, insurance, and government:

• Hospital administration officer

• Medical receptionist

• Health services management assistant

• Medical records officer

• Medicare / insurance claim officer

5. Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry

Roles related to drug development, medical technology, and sales:

• Pharmaceutical sales representative

• Clinical data assistant

• Quality control technician

• Regulatory affairs assistant

• Medical product specialist

6. Mental Health & Social Care

For graduates with psychology or health-science electives:

• Mental health support worker

• Caseworker

• Disability support worker

• Youth support worker

7. Aged Care & Disability Services

Growing sector in Australia:

• Aged care worker

• Disability services coordinator

• NDIS support worker

8. Health Informatics & Digital Health

A rapidly expanding area:

• Health data entry assistant

• E-health support officer

• Medical software support

• Health information management assistant

9. Fitness, Nutrition & Wellness

For students with electives or certificates:

• Nutrition assistant

• Health and wellness coach

• Fitness trainer (with additional certification)

10. Pathways to Further Study (Leading to Advanced Careers)

A Bachelor in Health Sciences can also lead to:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)

• Nursing (Graduate Entry)

• Physiotherapy

• Occupational therapy

• Medical laboratory science

• Public health (MPH)

• Dentistry, Nutrition, Pharmacy (postgrad pathways)