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Careers in Physiology

Where will physiology lead me?

The study of physiology prepares you for a wide range of careers. You can apply your knowledge of physiology directly, choosing a career in the biomedical sphere. Physiology graduates can also use the general skills and knowledge they have acquired to pursue a career in a variety of workplaces. Just some of the careers in which Physiology graduates are currently employed are shown below with relevant links where available.

Please note: An additional qualification may be required for some of the careers shown below.

Agricultural Researcher

Audiologist

Biochemist

Biomedical Engineer

Biotechnology Industry Worker

Brewery Technician

Chinese Medicine

CSIRO Researcher

Dietician/Nutritionist

Echocardiographer

Epidemiology

Food Industry Specialist

Food Technologist

Forensic Scientist

Health Economics Specialist

Health Informatics

Health Promotion Researcher

Health Services Worker

Information Technologist

Human Resources Officer for Government or Industry

Insurance Industry Researcher

Laboratory Technologist (health, research or industry)

Medicine via Graduate Entry

Medical Researcher

Medical Supplies/Equipment Sales Representative

Microbiologist

Nursing

Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Therapy

Paramedics

Patent Law Adviser

Pathology Technician

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Polysomnographic Technician

Public Health Worker

Policy Adviser (to Government or Industry)

Psychologist

Rehabilitation Specialist

Reproduction Technologist

Research and Development (in a variety of disciplines)

Research Scientist

Sleep Scientist

Sports Scientist

Teacher (Secondary/TAFE College)

Toxicologist

Veterinary Science