Improve the nation's health

Be part of the fastest growing and largest industry in Australia – health. Quality healthcare is a community necessity. You can join more than 28,000 Charles Sturt health grads who are making a difference in health services across the country. From paramedicine and nursing, to pharmacy, podiatry and physiotherapy – reduce health inequities and create healthy communities.
Address the rural doctor shortage. Support mental health. Promote dental and oral health. There are many aspects of health that you can delve into. Our health courses are packed with workplace learning so you'll have the skills needed to tackle a range of community health issues with confidence. Get specialised support from the Three Rivers Department of Rural Health and connect with our Regional Health Research Institute – our new health industry precinct at Orange. You can give back to your community with a rewarding health career.

#1 in Australia for nursing undergrads who get jobs

90% of our grads are employed full-time within 4 months of graduating.
*Good Universities Guide 2022/23

Explore scholarships

Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Scholarship
Apply if you're a first year student studying any undergraduate course in dental, health, human services, medical radiation science, nursing, occupational therapy, oral health, physiotherapy and psychology on any campus.
Amount: $10,000
Casella Family Brands Health Scholarship
Available if you're a first year student studying health science, medical radiation science, nursing on the Wagga campus.
Amount: $10,000
Central West Medical Association Medical Student Scholarship
You can apply if you're a first year studying the Doctor of Medicine on Orange campus.
Amount: $20,000
Precision Paper Coatings Pty Ltd Scholarship
Apply if you're studying education, dental science, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy on Bathurst, Dubbo or Orange campus and you're from Narromine / Trangie LGA.
Amount: $9,000
Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Wollundry Scholarship
Available if you're an undergraduate student studying any science related undergraduate degree and you're from the Wagga Wagga LGA.
Amount: $10,000

Learn more

Help address the rural doctor shortage with medicine
When you study medicine with Charles Sturt you'll gain a wide knowledge and practical experience in brand-new facilities and on clinical placements throughout your course.
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Campuses

Explore where you’ll start your career. Tour the Charles Sturt campus facilities – and the fun stuff!

Accommodation

Explore your new home. Tour the Charles Sturt on-campus accommodation across our campuses.

Accommodation at Albury-Wodonga

Accommodation at Bathurst

Accommodation at Dubbo

Accommodation at Orange

Accommodation at Port Macquarie

Accommodation at Wagga Wagga

Get the Advantage

Your course could be part of the Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program. You could get a study offer from us before you sit your exams.

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