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Studying at Southern Cross University

SCU’s healthcare courses are designed with guidance from health professionals and associations to allow students to achieve the prerequisites for professional registration.




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Studying at Southern Cross University

About SCU

SCU is driven to change lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. As an innovative university with a unique learning model, SCU creates an immersive learning experience for students across all course disciplines. The Good Universities Guide 2026 gave SCU a five-star rating for social equity, graduate salary and full-time employment after graduate for postgraduate studies.

Where is SCU?

SCU has three main campuses located in Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast and Lismore.

What is SCU ranked?

SCU is ranked #638 in the world and #31 in Australia in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The university is ranked in the #401-500 band globally and #26 in Australia in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

SCU health courses

Undergraduate:

  • Biomedical Science
  • Counselling
  • Exercise Science
  • Midwifery
  • Naturopathic Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Osteopathy
  • Psychological Science
  • Speech Pathology

Postgraduate:

  • Healthcare Leadership
  • Naturopathic Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Mental Health
  • Osteopathy
  • Psychology

Study online at SCU

SCU Online offers graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master’s degrees for busy professionals looking to further their education and gain valuable qualifications. Online students receive one-on-one support from Student Success Advisors and learn from industry-practising academics. All SCU Online courses have six intakes per year and follow an accelerated, part-time learning model.

SCU Online’s semester start dates

SCU’s intake dates for 2026 are January, March, May, July, August and October.

Find out more about SCU Online's courses

Ready to embark on your education journey with SCU? Chat to our Education Consultant, Catriona, who can answer any of your questions about courses, your eligibility and applying.