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Explore our range of 100% online courses in Health

UTS Online offers a range of health-related courses to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to improve healthcare systems and patient outcomes. Whether you're stepping into leadership, specialising in nursing or deepening your understanding of public health, psychology or analytics, our courses help you drive meaningful impact and build a better future.

Develop the expertise you need to address current and emerging health challenges - on your terms, at your pace.

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Why study Health courses with UTS Online?

Ranked #3 in Australia for Academic Reputation in Nursing and Midwifery1

Top ranked for Excellence in Research in Australia for Nursing & Midwifery2

Above world standard for Excellence in Research in Australia for Public Health & Health Services3

Psychology courses accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) 


1QS Top Uni Ranking 2025        2QS Stars Rating 2021–2024        3ERA 4/5, 2024         

*A student who successfully graduates from a program of study that holds APAC accreditation (either with or without conditions) at the time of their graduation is considered to have completed an APAC-accredited program of study. 

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A university known for health and research excellence

UTS is ranked #3 in Australia for Academic Reputation in Nursing and Midwifery, and our research in public health and health services is rated above world standard  - reflecting our commitment to shaping the future of healthcare. 

Courses designed for the health workforce

Our courses are developed in consultation with healthcare leaders, to equip you with the skills today's health organisations need - across clinical, public and community settings. 

Pathways for every health professional

Whether you're leading teams, advancing clinical practice or shifting into public health or analytics, our suite of health courses offer clear pathways to move your career forward. 

FAQ's about Health courses at UTS Online

UTS Online offers postgraduate health courses across Public Health, Health Services Management, Advanced Nursing, Women’s and Children’s Health, Psychology and Health Analytics, each designed for working professionals looking to step into leadership, clinical specialisation or system improvement roles.

No! While some courses are tailored to registered nurses, others are open to a wider range of professionals including midwives, allied health professionals, health administrators, policymakers, analysts and those working in education or community health.

Yes. Health is one of Australia's fastest-growing sectors. Between now and 2026, over 300,000 new jobs are expected in healthcare and social assistance.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024

Many Graduate Certificates are stackable, meaning you can start with a shorter qualification and build towards a full Master’s, earning credits along the way and gaining practical skills early in your study journey.

Yes, public health is a vital field focusing on improving community health and preventing diseases. Mid-level positions in public health, such as project coordinators, may offer salaries ranging from AUD 80,000 to AUD 120,000 per year.

Yes! Courses such as the Master of Public Health and Master of Health Services Management allow you to focus on key areas like analytics, leadership or quality and safety, depending on your interests and professional goals.

Public health attracts nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, and people in policy or research roles. If you’re passionate about improving health outcomes at a population level, it’s a perfect fit.

Public health focuses on preventing diseases and promoting health at the community or population level through policies, education, and research. Clinical health involves diagnosing and treating individual patients. Both are vital to the healthcare system but operate at different levels of intervention.

The Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Children’s Health offers a broad overview of care across the lifespan, while the Child and Family Health course is more targeted towards early childhood development, parenting support and community-based care.

Careers in public health include roles such as public health officer, epidemiologist, health promotion officer, environmental health officer, and policy analyst. The average salary for a public health officer in Australia is approximately $94,893 per year.

Yes! A Master of Public Health can fast-track your career into leadership, research or policy roles. It’s ideal if you want to influence healthcare at a systems level, not just in clinical settings.

This degree supports career progression into leadership roles such as health service manager, quality and safety lead, operations manager or program director, equipping you with knowledge in policy, strategy, governance and workforce planning.

What our students are saying
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“Knowing that I've got the research behind me through the Master's course is going to give me a lot more confidence when I step into a room where decisions need to be made.”

Joel G, UTS Online Student

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“Participating in the course has given me more opportunities at my workplace and has led to me being offered a new role. I absolutely love the flexibility of learning online. Being able to join evening classes; really adaptable to my lifestyle”

Kim M, UTS Online Student

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“The flexibility to be able to do it any time, anywhere, just made completing the Masters so much easier.”

Bianca N, UTS Online Student

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“I'm really impressed by how the course was structured and the way that I could connect with my peers. I also really enjoyed the opportunity to connect what I was learning, all of the theory to my professional world.”

Sonia D, UTS Online Student

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“To be able to connect with these industry experts and also so many different students from so many different industries really allowed you to get stuck in and just explore what else is out there.”

Lauren S, UTS Online Student

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Explore your study options with UTS Online

Schedule a call with our team to discover how UTS Online can support you in reaching your goals.

Our Student Enrolment Advisors can assist with: 

  • Courses and pathway options 
  • Course fees and FEE-HELP 
  • Entry requirements and recognition of prior learning (RPL)
  • Preparing your application 

Ready to apply? Take the next step in your career by clicking the 'Apply now' button below.

Acknowledgement of Country

 

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.