Dental Studies

Dental studies encompasses dentistry and related fields, all of which focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries affecting the teeth and gums. 

Top courses in this field include the Master of Dental Public and Primary Health at The University of Western Australia (CRICOS Course Code 051555J). This is an appropriate program of study for those wishing to pursue a career in dental public and primary health. It fosters the development of critical analysis and research competence, along with the advanced set of knowledge and skills in dental public health that is required by the specialist in that field.

Top Occupations

Occupation

Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000)

High demand in Australia*

Very high demand in Australia**

Very high demand in the UK

Dental hygienist

31

      

Dental technician

18

      

Dental therapist

39

      

Dentist 

50

      

* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.

Top Employers

  • The NHS
  • Private dental practice
  • Community dental services
  • Private hospitals
  • Health charities
  • The armed forces
  • Universities and other research institutions

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Medical Studies

For more information on the top courses and occupations, see the Medical Studies page.

Nursing

For more information on the top course and occupations in this area, see the Nursing page.

Optical science deals with the operation of the eyes, assessments of vision quality, and the prescription of corrective lenses.

Top Occupations

Occupation

Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000)

High demand in Australia*

Very high demand in Australia**

Very high demand in the UK

Dispensing optician

25

      

Optometrist

30

Y

    

* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.

Top Employers

  • The NHS
  • Private practice
  • Community optometry services
  • Private hospitals
  • Health charities
  • The armed forces

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Other Health

For more information on the top course and occupations in this area, see the Other Health and Nutrition and Dietetics pages.

Pharmacy courses address the preparation and distribution of medicines. Pharmacy students learn the chemical properties of drugs and related products, along with their composition, manufacture, control, dispensing, and use. 

Top Occupations

Occupation

Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000)

High demand in Australia*

Very high demand in Australia**

Very high demand in the UK

Academic researcher

39

      

Biomedical scientist

32

    

Y

Clinical research associate

34

      

Clinical scientist

32

      

Community pharmacist

20

  

Y

  

Hospital pharmacist

39

  

Y

  

Medicinal chemist

33

      

Pharmacologist

40

      

Research scientist 

40

      

Scientific laboratory technician

19

      

* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.

Top Employers

  • Retail pharmacy chains
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • The NHS
  • General practice surgeries
  • Veterinary practices
  • Food and beverage manufacturers
  • Health centres
  • Private hospitals
  • The armed services
  • Universities and other research institutions

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Public Health

For more information on the top course and occupations in this area, see the Public Health page.

Rehabilitation Therapies

For more information on the top course and occupations in this area, see the Rehabilitation Therapies page.

Veterinary studies includes veterinary science, veterinary nursing, and veterinary assisting. Each involves the prevention, identification, and treatment of disease and injury in animals, much as medical studies do for the human body.

Top Occupations

Occupation

Max entry-level salary (£ x1,000)

High demand in Australia*

Very high demand in Australia**

Very high demand in the UK

Animal nutritionist

22

      

Veterinary nurse

22

      

Veterinary surgeon

36

Y

Y

Y

Zoologist

25

Y

    

* Likely to qualify for a Skilled Independent or Temporary Graduate visa in Australia.
** Likely to be fast-tracked for visas in Australia.

Top Employers

  • Private veterinary practices
  • Animal hospitals
  • Government, e.g. the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
  • Zoos
  • Animal welfare advocacy organisations
  • Wildlife conservation groups
  • Universities
  • The armed forces
  • Pharmaceutical firms

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