Why Health and Medical Science?

The Health and Medical Science Pathway Program (HMSPP) has been developed in response to clear labour market signals across Australia. Over the next decade, the health and medical fields will experience substantial growth – with the fastest increases across:

+20%

AGED AND
DISABLED CARERS

+25%

REGISTERED
NURSES

+22-30%

ALLIED HEALTH
PROFESSIONS

+28%

MENTAL HEALTH
WORKERS AND
PSYCHOLOGISTS

+24%

MEDICAL
SCIENTISTS AND
TECHNICIANS

10600

GENERAL
PRACTITIONERS
(Shortfall by 2032)

Preparing Tomorrow’s Health and Medical Leaders

Launching in 2026, Canterbury’s HMSPP will open new opportunities for students to explore and prepare for careers across Allied Health, Medical Science, Medicine, and Dentistry.

When fully operational, the HMSPP will position Canterbury College as one of Australia’s leading schools for career and tertiary education preparation in this nationally significant sector.

What will this look like for students?

The HMSPP draws together Canterbury’s academic, vocational, and co-curricular strengths into one coordinated framework – offering authentic pathways for every learner.

Beyond Medicine

The future of healthcare is rapidly changing – and Canterbury students will be ready to lead in emerging fields such as:

Canterbury’s Commitment

At Canterbury, we prepare students not just to study medicine or health – but to serve, to lead, and to innovate. The HMSPP connects rigorous academic foundations with real-world experience and genuine human connection.

Our graduates will enter the world ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of the health and medical sciences – confident, compassionate, and guided by purpose.