Creating exceptional graduates making a global impact on the health industry

Our graduates are work ready. Study with us and you will be mentored by award winning educators, exposed to world class clinical research and learn on the job in clinical and community-based settings. We create lifelong learners who are valued in the sector and prized by employers.

A University of Newcastle degree opens career doors with 90.9% of undergraduate students and 94.2% of postgraduate students finding employment within four months of graduating (Health services and support, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-2021). Why? Real-world, practical experience is embedded into all our programs. Welcome to Career-ready placement.

Real world experience

A recent graduate from the University’s Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program, Aaron is working to improve golfer performance using biomechanics.

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90.9% employed ? employed within four months of graduating.
'Well above standard' ? for human movement and sport science research

Latest news

Assoc Prof Michelle Kennedy

News • 30 Jun 2023

Almost $3m grant secured for sector-first in Indigenous health research

The University of Newcastle in partnership with the Lowitja Institute has received just under $3 million in federal funding to establish a new committee to help improve health outcomes for First Nations people.

Group of students at health centre

News • 27 Jun 2023

Students taking on global health challenges

With international travel back on the agenda, the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing is pleased to be supporting students on their immersion trips throughout the Asia-Pacific.

Kirralee and Mark Hughes with Vice Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky at the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research

News • 22 May 2023

Warm your Head and Heart!

Our friends at Mark Hughes Foundation have just released this year’s beanie designs! When you buy a beanie, all of the proceeds will support crucial brain cancer research and treatment.

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Upcoming events

Event • 20 Mar 2024 from 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Innovative Use of Ed Tech for Active Learning

Explore the educational technology available to increase student engagement through active learning.

Event • 27 Mar 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Marking and Feedback

This workshop will focus on Marking and Feedback of Assessments. Participants will learn how to apply best practice in marking coursework assessments.

Event • 7 May 2024 from 12:00pm - 2:30pm

Exercise Sport Science & Exercise Physiology Industry Day

The Exercise Sport Science & Physiology Industry Day is the perfect opportunity to engage with employers, businesses, and alumni in the Exercise Sport Science, and Exercise Physiology fields.

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