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The centre of Adelaide's health and medical industry is Adelaide BioMed City, a AUD $3.8 billion precinct in the heart of the city.
In Adelaide BioMed City, 2,000 researchers and 10,000 staff connect local, national and international clinical research, innovation, education, academia and care for a true bench-to-bedside experience.
Student get the opportunity to work together with researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs and industry during their studies.
BioMed City is currently undergoing further expansion with the construction of the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research.
The Centre will be the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, offering precise, non-invasive radiotherapy that can destroy cancer cells while minimising damage to the body.
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Medical technology saves and improves lives by detecting diseases and providing more effective treatment to patients.
The medical technology industry—often referred to as medtech—comprises the companies that develop, manufacture, and distribute the technologies that are transforming health care through earlier disease detection, less-invasive procedures, and more effective treatments.
Examples of medical device companies in Adelaide include Micro-X who manufactuer mobile x-ray machines that are exported around the world, and Additive Surgical, who manufacture cutting edge medical technology.
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As its name suggests, biotechnology is technology based on biology. The core of biotechnology is using things like bacteria to perform specific tasks or produce substances that have value.
Biotechnology is applied across five branches - industrial, animal, plant, human and environmental - meaning there are many exciting avenues to take your career.
One example of a biotechnology company in Adelaide is Carina Biotech, who are developing adoptive cell therapies for the treatment of solid cancers.
Clinical trials test new treatments to find better ways to prevent, detect or treat disease, and ensure they are safe to use before becoming available to the general public.
In a clinical trial, participants receive specific interventions according to the research plan or protocol created by the investigators. These interventions may be medical products, such as medications or devices, procedures, or behavioural changes, such as diet.
Clinical research trials are conducted at major public hospitals and other institutions across South Australia.
Digital health has become a vital component of Australia’s modern healthcare system. It has enabled more accessible healthcare to meet the needs of all Australians through more effective use of technology. My Health Record, electronic prescriptions, and telehealth are examples of government initiatives to digitally connect Australians to better health.
South Australia is a leading digital health ecosystem, with some of the world's most forward-thinking and innovative companies for digital health based right here in Adelaide.
These companies include Digital Health CRC - a $200 million investment that has established the largest digital health collaborative in the world.
Discover some of the health and medical occupations available in Adelaide.
ANZSCO: 252712
Growth Prospects: Very Strong | Projected Growth: 34.7% | Yearly Salary: AUD $86,008
Provides diagnostic assessment and management of disorders of communication and swallowing through direct intervention, education, consultancy, advocacy, or a combination of these approaches.
ANZSCO: 2544
Growth Prospects: Strong | Projected Growth: 13.9% | Yearly Salary: AUD $100,724
Registered Nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.
Example Registered Nurse specialisations include Aged Care Nurse, Community Health Nurse, Emergency Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Surgical Nurse, Child and Family Health Nurse and Perioperative Nurse (sometimes called Theatre Nurse).
ANZSCO: 254111
Growth Prospects: Very Strong | Projected Growth: 21.6% | Yearly Salary: AUD $119,600
Midwives provide care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and childbirth, and postnatal care for women and babies in a range of settings such as the home, community, hospitals, clinics and health units.
ANZSCO: 252312
Growth Prospects: Very Strong | Projected Growth: 27.8% | Yearly Salary: AUD $119,444
Diagnoses and treats dental disease, injuries, decay and malformations of the teeth, periodontal tissue (gums), hard and soft tissue found on the mouth and other dento-facial structures using surgery and other techniques.
Registration or licensing is required.
Also known as Dental Practitioner or Dental Surgeon.
ANZSCO: 2723
Growth Prospects: Strong | Projected Growth: 13.3% | Yearly Salary: AUD $107,432
Psychologists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.
Example occupations include Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Organisational Psychologist and Psychotherapist.
ANZSCO: 233214
Growth Prospects: Strong | Projected Growth: 10.2% | Yearly Salary: AUD $131,820
General Practitioners diagnoses, treats and prevents human physical and mental disorders and injuries. Registration or licensing is required. In Australia, they are commonly referred to as GPs or Doctors.
ANZSCO: 411211
Demand Level: Moderate | Projected Growth: 5.1% | Yearly Salary: AUD $71,188
Carries out preventative dental procedures under the direction of a Dentist. Registration or licensing is required.
ANZSCO: 2533
Demand Level: Very Strong | Projected Growth: 27% | Yearly Salary: AUD $317,096
Specialist Physicians diagnose and treat internal human disorders and diseases using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques. Medical Registrars training as Specialist Physicians are included in this unit group.
Example occupations include Cardiologist, Clinical Haematologist, Medical Oncologist, Endocrinologist, Gastroenterologist, Intensive Care Specialist, Neurologist, Paediatrician, Renal Medicine Specialist, Rheumatologist, and Thoracic Medicine Specialist.
Related Courses:
Bachelor of Medical Studies | Doctor of Medicine | Doctor of Medicine
