School of Health Sciences
The School of Health Sciences excels in the teaching and learning of allied health professionals, and offers study with a strong clinical focus in the nine health professions represented within the School.
Working together to educate future health care workers in a multi-professional health care environment, our School combines groundbreaking research with strong links to the professions through clinical placements.
Areas of Study
News
The forensic dental expert
When there is devastation, whether from human hand or natural disaster, the world often calls Dr Jane Taylor.
When there is devastation, whether from human hand or natural disaster, the world often calls Dr Jane Taylor.
University of Newcastle shines in top teaching awards
Three University of Newcastle staff, including Ms Yolanda Surjan of the School of Health Sciences, have been recognised as among the best teachers in NSW, receiving an esteemed Quality Teaching Award (QTA).
Three University of Newcastle staff, including Ms Yolanda Surjan of the School of Health Sciences, have been recognised as among the best teachers in NSW, receiving an esteemed Quality Teaching Award (QTA).
Boost for international collaboration in occupational safety and health research
The University of Newcastle-based WorkCover NSW Research Centre of Excellence (WRCE) has been designated a World Safety Organization (WSO) Collaborating Center for Occupational Safety and Health.
The University of Newcastle-based WorkCover NSW Research Centre of Excellence (WRCE) has been designated a World Safety Organization (WSO) Collaborating Center for Occupational Safety and Health.
Events and Highlights
Volunteers needed for Headache Study
University of Newcastle researchers are calling for staff and students to help with a study investigating the relationship between neck posture and headaches.
University of Newcastle researchers are calling for staff and students to help with a study investigating the relationship between neck posture and headaches.
Log-on and Lose Weight
University of Newcastle researchers looking into online weight loss programs are asking for volunteers to help them assess the effectiveness of the schemes.
University of Newcastle researchers looking into online weight loss programs are asking for volunteers to help them assess the effectiveness of the schemes.
