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Why study allied health and rehabilitation at La Trobe?

From audiology and physiotherapy, to orthoptics, speech pathology, rehabilitation, social work and more, at La Trobe you’ll build the clinical skills, knowledge and real-world experience to launch your allied health career.

You’ll be able to:

  • Gain clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Choose from a huge range of allied health and rehabilitation courses
  • Benefit from our world-class laboratories with access to latest industry equipment
  • Help the lives of others through professional, ethical and evidence-based practice with a holistic and multidisciplinary approach.

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Master of Dietetics

Master of Dietetics

Popular course

Deepen your knowledge of nutrition, and further your career. New research is deepening our knowledge of nutrition, and the role that diet and gut health play in regulating mood, aiding mental health and improving lives. With these advancements in understanding, the health care industry needs qualified dietitians who can provide care and guidance in clinical and professional environments.

Graduate ready to work as a registered dietitian.

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Bachelor of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences

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Get the skills and confidence to build a rewarding career in this diverse field. Whether you want to work with individual people or whole populations, you'll have the opportunity to fine-tune your skills and get the real-world experience that'll set you apart. Possible roles include:

  • health promotion coordinator
  • rehabilitation counsellor
  • occupational health and safety officer

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Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling

Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling

Popular course

Build a career that transforms lives. With seismic shifts happening on a global level – including challenges related to individual and community wellbeing, modern lifestyles and pandemics – rehabilitation counselling is now the 7th most-needed profession in Australia.

Possible roles include:

  • rehabilitation counsellor
  • counsellor
  • student wellbeing coordinator

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Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration

Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration

Prepare for future health services management roles that address the needs of an ageing population, integration of healthcare delivery systems, technological innovations and an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Graduate ready for leadership roles in the health sector, including:

  • community health services
  • hospitals
  • public health and health promotion agencies

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Master of Counselling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health

Master of Counselling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health

Popular course

StudyFlex

Build a career that makes a meaningful difference. Develop your expertise with rehabilitation counselling and mental health subjects, and prepare for a rewarding career that supports others through huge life changes. Possible roles include:

  • rehabilitation counsellor
  • counsellor
  • mental health counsellor
  • student wellbeing coordinator

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Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Life in today's world brings harsh challenges. Poverty, addiction, mental illness, domestic violence, personal crisis and more. As a social worker, you'll provide support and assistance to people and families in need. Possible workplaces include:

  • community health centres and hospitals
  • government departments
  • non-government agencies
  • mental health and disability services.

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There's no better experience than on-the-job

Work Intergrated Learning (WIL) placements are available in a range of allied health courses at La Trobe, so you can start building your experience while you study.

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