Allied Health

Build a future focused on enhancing the health and wellbeing of people and communities with a career in allied health.

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A career for caring for others

Learn how you can make a real difference in the life of others through immersive learning experiences, with opportunities to support regional and remote communities with complex needs, ensuring you understand how care comes to life in the real world, not just in a textbook.

#1 in WA

For learner engagement, learning resources, student support and teaching quality at undergraduate level in Health Services and Support.

Good Universities Guide 2026*

Put theory into practice

Gain experience in our state-of-the-art clinical teaching wards and simulation suites.

Get industry experience

Our outreach programs stretch as far as the Kimberly region of WA, where students can provide health care to remote and regional communities.

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Research Course

Accelerated Research Masters with Training

Expand your knowledge with a globally recognised research degree and undertake training in any discipline.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Health Science


Master of Clinical Chiropractic

Study a combined Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Clinical Chiropractic at Murdoch University and qualify to become a chiropractor. Apply today.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Study a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at Murdoch University and develop the skills to improve movement, performance and health. Apply today.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science


Bachelor of Business

Turn your passion for sport into a meaningful career. This double degree combines sport and exercise science with core business skills, preparing you for leadership roles across the sport, fitness, and business sectors.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science


Bachelor of Psychology

Study sport and exercise science and psychology at Murdoch University. Learn how the body and mind influence performance, health and behaviour. Apply now.


Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science


Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Study clinical exercise physiology at Murdoch University and qualify as an accredited exercise physiologist in just four years. Apply today.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science


Master of High Performance Sport

This combined course will see you shape the future of sport with cutting-edge science and innovation.

Research Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

Research Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

Research Course

Doctor of Philosophy - Cotutelle

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

Research Course

Doctor of Philosophy - Joint Doctoral Degree

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Certificate in Counselling

Passionate about helping people navigate their mental health journey? Take the first step in developing professional competence for a career in counselling, or advance your current career with the knowledge from a Graduate Certificate in Counselling. 

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport

Ready to change the game? Step into the exciting world of high performance sport.

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding career in counselling. Develop the professional skills to understand mental health practices and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. 

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies

The Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies will teach you how the creative arts – from drama and movement to painting and poetry – can offer healing benefits when navigating difficult personal experiences, trauma and general mental health.

Postgraduate Course

Master of Clinical Chiropractic

Launch your career with Western Australia’s only fully accredited postgraduate chiropractic program, designed to prepare you for registration as a chiropractor in Australia and New Zealand.

Postgraduate Course

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Become an accredited exercise physiologist and help people live more active lives, manage and prevent disease in this one-year Masters degree.

Postgraduate Course

Master of Counselling

Are you passionate about mental health and helping people through the most difficult of times? Become a professional counsellor by combining literature and research with practical training in a Master of Counselling at Murdoch.

Postgraduate Course

Master of Counselling

Are you passionate about mental health and supporting people through life’s challenges? The Master of Counselling combines evidence-based theory with hands-on experience to prepare you for a rewarding career as a professional counsellor.

Postgraduate Course

Master of Creative Arts Therapies

Learn how artistic expression can be a powerful healing tool and gain the clinical training required to become a professionally recognised Creative Arts Therapist.

Research Course

Master of Exercise Science (Research)

This course will develop your knowledge and skills in clinical exercise physiology and allow you to undertake world-leading research in the field of exercise science.

Postgraduate Course

Master of High Performance Sport

This is where science and sport come together, making you a master at transforming athletes into champions at a high-performance level.

Research Course

Master of Philosophy

Enhance your analytical and research skills and investigate a topic that fascinates you by undertaking a significant research project.

Research Course

Research Masters with Training

Extend your knowledge with a research degree that includes a training component.

Why study allied health at Murdoch?

Learn from leading allied health professionals and engage with industry-recognised facilities and technology. With a strong research focus embedded into our teaching programs, we ensure you are exposed to the latest techniques and evidenced-based approaches to improve both physical and mental health, as well as performance.  

Our fully functioning allied health clinics and advanced simulation lab provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience to kickstart your career across various disciplines. To further your studies, you’ll also be invited to participate in programs that will see you travel the state to provide valuable health care to local communities.   

 If you want a meaningful career that leaves you feeling fulfilled, a degree in allied health could be exactly what you’re looking for.
 

Find out more about the School of Allied Health and meet our staff.

Learning environment

Take your learnings beyond the classroom and put them into practice within the community through our fully functioning Chiropractic, Counselling and Creative Arts Therapies Clinics, while Exercise Science has teamed with industry leaders to house an Exercise Physiology lab on campus. Students can also gain hands-on experience through practical work placements, further providing the opportunity to apply theory to practice in real-world settings.

Career opportunities

Our courses are designed to produce high quality, job ready graduates. equipped with the tools needed to work within various public and private health care settings as well as elite sporting environments. Careers in allied health could include, but are not limited to, exercise physiologist, physiotherapist, chiropractor, counsellor, art therapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologist and podiatrist.

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Our School of Allied Health offers a range of flexible and diverse course options, comprising the disciplines of Exercise Science, Chiropractic, Counselling and Creative Arts Therapies.

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Uni was challenging, but I loved it. It’s different when you choose what you’re doing.
Rahni Bacon, a Murdoch University graduate, working with a client on adapted exercise.

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* This program has been granted accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) and is approved by the Chiropractic Board of Australia (CBA) as an approved program of study.