02 Jul 2020

When you see the word health, what’s the first thing you think of? And I mean, the very first thing you think of.

Was it blood? Perhaps needles? Maybe Grey’s Anatomy? Or was it the thought of helping out those in need?

These are all viable responses – honestly, who could blame you if your first thought was about the shenanigans Meredith Grey found herself in every episode. But if you answered the latter, then it’s a tell-tale sign that perhaps a career in health might be your calling.

Why? Well, because working in health is more than just being a doctor or surgeon. There are so many career options and—simply put—they’re all about helping people.

Here’s a few signs that a career in health might be the right move for you:

1. You care about others

Helping others is a powerful motivation for pursuing a career in health; you’ll be working with people every day to make sure they’re cared for.

If you’re the mum of your group (yes, this even applies to you fellas) or kick into care-mode when someone isn’t feeling the best, chances are you’ll suit one of the many careers in health, of which there are many! You could become a nurse, midwife, paramedic, physiotherapy, carer, researcher or even helping to make government healthcare policy.

The University of Canberra understands that the opportunities are endless when it comes to health. They offer a bucketload of degrees linked to occupational therapy, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and rehabilitation, nutrition, nursing, optometry and sport and exercise science to name a few. If that’s piqued your interest, certainly give it a suss!

2. You’re fascinated about the human body

Are you subscribed to science podcasts? Never miss a minute of Dr Karl on triple j? Absolutely froth the legend that is Bill Nye the Science Guy? Well, a career in health may fit like a glove.

Most jobs in health involve the human body in one way or another, from phlebotomists drawing blood to ultrasound techs taking images of a patient’s insides. While the work may not always be pleasant, if you’ve got an interest in anatomy then you’ve probably got the passion (and stomach) to handle it.  

3. You love learning

The health industry is one of the most dynamic industries, constantly changing and evolving. I mean, all you have to do is look at the latest world events to understand why it’s so important the health industry stays on its toes.

Discoveries and technological advances in health are happening every day. One of the best ways to stay on top of it all is with a hands-on approach, which the University of Canberra offer with their very own University of Canberra Hospital (UCH): Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research. The UCH is a 140-bed hospital that hosts real patients operated by ACT Health. What’s real neat is that as a student, you have access to a top-notch research and training facility where you get to get amongst the action as you’re learning.

If you wanna know more about how the University of Canberra can help you out with studying a career in health, then you can check them out and ask any questions you might have here.