Education
Within a rapidly changing research and tertiary education landscape, our College is committed to producing exemplary health care practitioners and researchers who can provide innovative solutions that will deliver better, healthier living for our communities.
We are excited by the opportunity to challenge, support and inspire our students through a learning environment that blends academic and professional training.
We support our students to be leaders in their field of endeavour and competitive on the world stage.
“My research work gives me a wide knowledge base upon which to design my teaching resources. This helps me to design meaningful, and hopefully interesting, classes for my students.”
Dr Melissa Tadros is an AdvanceHE Fellow and holds a blended research and education position, primarily teaching anatomy and physiology for undergraduate students.
A heart-saving check-up: How a patient's heart was saved, by a Podiatry student
Inspiring clinical nurse educator and specialist providing neonatal care
College Medalists
| Alana Gent | Bachelor of Biomedical Science |
| Giovanna Rosit | Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) |
| Rahinni Thannimalai | Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety |
| Sam Steedman | Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science |
| Michelle Briggs | Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science (Honours) |
| Caitlin Spencer | Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) |
| Zari Campbell | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) |
| Meg Holmes | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) |
| Madalyn Faalua | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) |
| Madeleine Leary | Bachelor of Midwifery |
| Naomi Homel | Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) |
| Jack Towsey | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Lauren Cosgrove | Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) |
| Danielle Gould | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) |
| Elissa Rowston | Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy |
| Abbey Carr | Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) |
| Ellen Rimmer | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) |
| Erin Croft | Bachelor of Podiatry |
| Joanna Thornley | Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) |
| Polly Britten | Doctor of Medicine |
College Commendation List
The College Commendation List recognises outstanding achievements of students undertaking an undergraduate program. If you are eligible, your placement on the College Commendation List will be noted on your academic record and will appear on your Official Transcript. It will also be recognised on the Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) provided to you on the completion of your degree.
To be eligible for placement on the College Commendation List, students must have completed a minimum of 40 units and achieved a grade point average of 6.0, or equivalent for students enrolled in the Joint Medical Program, across all courses in a calendar year.
- 2024 College Commendation List
- 2023 College Commendation List
- 2022 College Commendation List
- 2021 College Commendation List
Placement information
We offer a range of clinical placement opportunities to ensure our students are work-ready. Experience what it's like to work as a health care professional in real life situations. Having a successful placement is an important step in completing your degree.
For more information on placement including verification requirements, FAQs and access to the University’s professional place software, SONIA, click here.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.