{"id":2665,"date":"2024-06-14T02:10:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T02:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/built-environment-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T01:59:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T01:59:35","slug":"health-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/health-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Health sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"<section\n                class=\"block facts \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Facts\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"why-study-health-sciences-at-curtin-malaysia\">Why study health sciences at Curtin Malaysia? <\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-count=\"3\"\n         data-card-background=\"white\"\n         data-card-size=\"small\">\n\n                    <div id=\"top-1-in-the-world\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-trophy ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M24 5V2H8v3H4v6.5a6.53 6.53 0 0 0 4.46 6.16A8 8 0 0 0 15 22.93V28h-5v2h12v-2h-5v-5.07a8 8 0 0 0 6.48-5.13A6.17 6.17 0 0 0 28 11.5V5zM6 11.5V7h2v8.24a4.52 4.52 0 0 1-2-3.74zM22 15a6 6 0 0 1-12 0V4h6v5l2-1 2 1V4h2zm4-3.5a4.49 4.49 0 0 1-2 4V7h2z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"h2\">Top 1% in the world <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Curtin is ranked in the Top 1% of universities globally in the highly-regarded Academic Ranking of the World Universities (ARWU) 2025. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"practical-learning\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-stethoscope ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M27 22.14V17a5 5 0 0 0-10 0v5.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-7 0v-8.58A7 7 0 0 0 16 7V5a3 3 0 0 0-3-3h-1v2h1a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v2A5 5 0 0 1 4 7V5a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h1V2H5a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a7 7 0 0 0 6 6.92v8.58a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 11 0V17a3 3 0 0 1 6 0v5.14a4 4 0 1 0 2 0zM26 28a2 2 0 1 1 2-2 2 2 0 0 1-2 2z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"h2\">Practical learning   <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Curtin Malaysia\u2019s health sciences courses are kept current to align with industry standards and prepare you for the workforce. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"global-opportunities\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-globe ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M27.2 7.6A14 14 0 1 0 30 16a13.88 13.88 0 0 0-2.8-8.4zM10.5 16a25.77 25.77 0 0 1 .21-3.26 24.45 24.45 0 0 0 4.29.51v5.5a24.45 24.45 0 0 0-4.29.51A25.77 25.77 0 0 1 10.5 16zM17 4.22c1.61.71 3.14 3.08 3.93 6.55a23.21 23.21 0 0 1-3.93.48zm-2 0v7a23.21 23.21 0 0 1-3.93-.48c.79-3.44 2.32-5.81 3.93-6.52zm0 16.53v7c-1.61-.71-3.14-3.08-3.93-6.55a23.21 23.21 0 0 1 3.93-.45zm2 7v-7a23.21 23.21 0 0 1 3.93.48c-.79 3.47-2.32 5.84-3.93 6.55zm0-9v-5.5a24.45 24.45 0 0 0 4.29-.51A25.77 25.77 0 0 1 21.5 16a25.77 25.77 0 0 1-.21 3.26 24.45 24.45 0 0 0-4.29-.51zm6.23-6.52a14.92 14.92 0 0 0 3.51-1.58A12 12 0 0 1 28 16a11.84 11.84 0 0 1-1.27 5.34 15.44 15.44 0 0 0-3.5-1.57A26.86 26.86 0 0 0 23.5 16a26.86 26.86 0 0 0-.27-3.77zM25.6 8.8l.1.14a12.52 12.52 0 0 1-2.85 1.3 15.62 15.62 0 0 0-2.21-5.3A11.88 11.88 0 0 1 25.6 8.8zM11.37 4.93a15.68 15.68 0 0 0-2.22 5.31A12.43 12.43 0 0 1 6.31 9a12.11 12.11 0 0 1 5.06-4.07zm-6.1 5.73a15.44 15.44 0 0 0 3.5 1.57 26.46 26.46 0 0 0 0 7.54 15.44 15.44 0 0 0-3.5 1.57 11.86 11.86 0 0 1 0-10.68zm1 12.39a12.43 12.43 0 0 1 2.84-1.29 15.68 15.68 0 0 0 2.22 5.31 12.11 12.11 0 0 1-5.02-4.02zm14.32 4a15.68 15.68 0 0 0 2.22-5.31 12.43 12.43 0 0 1 2.84 1.29 12.11 12.11 0 0 1-5.02 4.04z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"h2\">Global opportunities  <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Explore transfer options to our campuses abroad for an exchange experience or to complete your degree. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover our courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that Curtin University has an international QS Five Stars Plus rating? It\u2019s the highest possible rating for a tertiary education institution, awarded for excellence in teaching, research, employability, international outlook, inclusiveness and innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For you, it means learning from industry-experienced lecturers, developing skills employers value, and graduating with a degree that stands out globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/undergraduate\/bachelor-psychological-science\/\"><strong>Psychological Science<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/undergraduate\/bachelor-health-safety-environment\/\"><strong>Health, Safety and Environment<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postgraduate degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/postgraduate\/public-health\/\">Public Health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block cards-image block--no-indent\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"health-industry-and-market-trends\">Health industry and market trends<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"standard\" data-card-count=\"3\" data-card-background=\"white\">\n                    <div id=\"a-job-in-demand\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Engineers-doing-quality-control-at-work-480x240.jpg\" alt=\"A job in demand\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">A job in demand<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Safety and health officer was in the recent years&#8217; Critical Occupations List, opening more doors for future demand.<\/p><p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentcorp.com.my\/mycol\/\">talentcorp.com.my<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"rising-concern-on-workplace-safety\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Colleagues-with-safety-equipments-480x240.jpg\" alt=\"Rising concern on workplace safety\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Rising concern on workplace safety<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Urgent Occupational Safety &#038; Health need are on the rise following 6,719 workplace accidents recorded in 2022.<\/p><p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaymail.com\/news\/malaysia\/2023\/10\/25\/dpm-fadillah-greater-need-to-emphasise-workplace-safety-health\/98335\">malaymail.com<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"critical-psychologist-shortage\" class=\"card card--image\"\n         data-type=\"img\"><div class=\"card__top image-offset\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Therapist-taking-notes-480x240.jpg\" alt=\"Critical psychologist shortage\"><\/div><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Critical psychologist shortage<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Growing mental health crisis sees only one psychologist serving 980,000 Malaysians, signalling the need to train new graduates.<\/p><p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/education\/2025\/09\/14\/paving-the-way-for-mental-wellness\">thestar.com<\/a><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"testimonial-slider\">\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"hear-from-our-health-sciences-students\">Hear from our health sciences students<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"testimonial__container\" id=\"1257094473\"\">\n            <div class=\"block testimonial testimonial--image\"  data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                        <div class=\"testimonial__image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Janice-ting-aspect-ratio-1-1-160x160-c-center.jpg\"\n                         alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonial__content\">\n            <span class=\"ico ico-quotes ico--lime\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M8.44 16a5.7 5.7 0 0 0-1.67.2c.59-3.34 3.92-7.36 7.06-9.22L9.12 3.2C3.73 7 0 13.11 0 19.87c0 5.69 3.53 8.93 7.55 8.93a6.67 6.67 0 0 0 6.67-6.67A5.83 5.83 0 0 0 8.44 16zM26.21 16a5.67 5.67 0 0 0-1.66.2c.58-3.34 3.92-7.36 7.06-9.22L26.9 3.2c-5.4 3.8-9.12 9.91-9.12 16.67 0 5.69 3.53 8.93 7.55 8.93A6.67 6.67 0 0 0 32 22.13 5.84 5.84 0 0 0 26.21 16z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n                            <h4 class=\"testimonial__meta\">Janice Ting Zi Yin, Bachelor of Science (Psychological Science) <\/h4>\n                                        <div class=\"testimonial__testimonial small\"><p>I chose to major in psychology due to my fascination with human behaviour and the workings of the mind. Understanding why people think, feel, and act the way they do has always intrigued me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"block testimonial testimonial--image\"  data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                        <div class=\"testimonial__image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/Ashley-Anak-Dominic-aspect-ratio-1-1-160x160-c-center.jpg\"\n                         alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonial__content\">\n            <span class=\"ico ico-quotes ico--lime\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M8.44 16a5.7 5.7 0 0 0-1.67.2c.59-3.34 3.92-7.36 7.06-9.22L9.12 3.2C3.73 7 0 13.11 0 19.87c0 5.69 3.53 8.93 7.55 8.93a6.67 6.67 0 0 0 6.67-6.67A5.83 5.83 0 0 0 8.44 16zM26.21 16a5.67 5.67 0 0 0-1.66.2c.58-3.34 3.92-7.36 7.06-9.22L26.9 3.2c-5.4 3.8-9.12 9.91-9.12 16.67 0 5.69 3.53 8.93 7.55 8.93A6.67 6.67 0 0 0 32 22.13 5.84 5.84 0 0 0 26.21 16z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n                            <h4 class=\"testimonial__meta\">Ashley Anak Dominic, Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment) <\/h4>\n                                        <div class=\"testimonial__testimonial small\"><p>What I love about studying HSE at Curtin is it combines theory with hands-on experience. I&#8217;ve had the chance to join several site visits, making the course unique. It covers diverse fields, opening opportunities for careers across various industries. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"block testimonial testimonial--image\"  data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                        <div class=\"testimonial__image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/vinny-aspect-ratio-1-1-160x160-c-center.jpg\"\n                         alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonial__content\">\n            <span class=\"ico ico-quotes ico--lime\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M8.44 16a5.7 5.7 0 0 0-1.67.2c.59-3.34 3.92-7.36 7.06-9.22L9.12 3.2C3.73 7 0 13.11 0 19.87c0 5.69 3.53 8.93 7.55 8.93a6.67 6.67 0 0 0 6.67-6.67A5.83 5.83 0 0 0 8.44 16zM26.21 16a5.67 5.67 0 0 0-1.66.2c.58-3.34 3.92-7.36 7.06-9.22L26.9 3.2c-5.4 3.8-9.12 9.91-9.12 16.67 0 5.69 3.53 8.93 7.55 8.93A6.67 6.67 0 0 0 32 22.13 5.84 5.84 0 0 0 26.21 16z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n                            <h4 class=\"testimonial__meta\">Vinny Chin, Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety &#038; Environment) <\/h4>\n                                        <div class=\"testimonial__testimonial small\"><p>I chose Curtin Malaysia as it was right here in Miri. Though studies were conducted online at the time, I kept up with as many student activities as I could. It&#8217;s been a great experience and I\u2019m happy to be a part of the student community.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"testimonial-slider__controls\"><\/div>    <\/section>\n\n<section\n                class=\"block card-ms \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Card plus media slider\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n        \n\n            <div class=\"card-ms__stage\" id=\"slick-265906993\">\n                    <div class=\"card-ms__slide slide\">\n                <div class=\"slide__container \">\n                    <div class=\"slide__card\">\n                        <div id=\"why-study-psychological-sciences-at-curtin\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Why study psychological sciences at Curtin?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Explore how studying psychological science at Curtin Malaysia equips you with skills to understand human behaviour and shape your future.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.curtin.edu.my\/insight\/2025-2\/psychological-science\/\" aria-label=\"Read more\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Read more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>                                                    <div class=\"slide__controls\"><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slide__media\">\n                                                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/Two-girls-in-counselling-session.jpg\" alt=\"Cover image\">\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-ms__slide slide\">\n                <div class=\"slide__container \">\n                    <div class=\"slide__card\">\n                        <div id=\"unveiling-your-future-in-hse\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Unveiling your future in HSE<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Shape a safer, healthier, and sustainable future in the Health, Safety and Environment field.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card__links\"><ul class=\"link-list link-list--magenta pink-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.curtin.edu.my\/insight\/2025-2\/unveiling-your-future-career-opportunities-with-a-health-safety-and-environment-hse-course-from-curtin-university-malaysia\/\" aria-label=\"Read more\"\n                                           target=\"_top\">Read more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>                                                    <div class=\"slide__controls\"><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slide__media\">\n                                                                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/female-construction-worker-wearing-safety-gear-including-a-hardhat-and-mask-indoors.-8486911-scaled-aspect-ratio-2-1-1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Cover image\">\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"testimonial-single\">\n    \n            <div class=\"testimonial__container\"\">\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"testimonial-slider__controls\"><\/div>    <\/section>\n\n<section\n                class=\"block block--full-width banner-cta \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Banner CTA\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n            <div class=\"banner-cta__wrapper\" data-attribute-cta=\"default\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"want-to-know-more-about-health-sciences\">Want to know more about health sciences?<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>Learn about courses, study pathways, applications and scholarships with ease. 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