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.

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“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.

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Inclusive

We are committed to training health professionals and researchers from a range of backgrounds. This approach makes the most of the extensive skills, perspectives and networks that a diverse health workforce brings; drives innovative solutions to health care challenges; and encourages patients from diverse backgrounds to seek health care assistance.

Excellence

Our academic staff rank among the best educators and researchers in the country. We have achieved an esteemed profile through employing national and international leaders in medical and health sciences, all of whom are supported by fit for purpose infrastructure, governance and resources.

Integrated

Our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees use a combination of educational delivery modes including face-to-face, distance (both offshore and onshore) and mixed mode deliveries.

Our students use innovative and state-of-the art learning digitalisation to supplement their face-to-face lectures, tutorials and experiential learning gained through clinical placements and simulated learning environments.

Hands-on

Our degree programs are focused on the education of professionals. Our students are continually putting into practice the theory and hands-on skills they learn throughout their degree.

Students’ establish close practical links with their chosen field through Local Health Districts, private hospitals and community services, or through industry involvement. This means what they learn is truly consumer focused, relevant and practical.

Relevant

Our blended learning environment of discipline education and professional training produces graduates who are career ready and regarded as among the best in the country

Recognising achievement

We understand the importance of recognising the achievements of students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability and commitment to their studies.

Each year we award a number of College medals to students who have shown exceptional academic merit in their area of study.

College Medalists

2022
Rachel BurchellBachelor of Biomedical Science
Monica DenisBachelor of Biomedical Science
Odessa MullinBachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons)
Hadisetiawan Soeraimi Nor SuraimiBachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
Sheryl PhuaBachelor of Health Science (Hons)
Julie-Anne LindopBachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Hons) (Diagnostic Radiography)
Mitchell BurtonBachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Hons) (Nuclear Medicine)
Georgia MurrayBachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Hons) (Radiation Therapy)
Antonia CurryBachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
Aisling CarrollBachelor of Midwifery
Hannah OnionBachelor of Nursing
Tinorarama NyokanheteBachelor of Nursing (Hons)
Natalie GrayBachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons)
Amy WallerBachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons)
Jaspreet SinghBachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Jessica JenningsBachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
Alisha NewboundBachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)
Iyla NordinBachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)
Elise StevensonBachelor of Podiatry
Phoebe MorrisonBachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons)
2021
Odessa MullinBachelor of Biomedical Science
Zhiqin CaiBachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
Zac SchofieldBachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Hons) (Diagnostic Radiography)
Gabrielle SwordsBachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Hons) (Nuclear Medicine)
Sarah  HennessyBachelor of Midwifery
Taylah EastmentBachelor of Nursing
Chiara LamBachelor of Nursing
Keely O'BrienBachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons)
Danielle ClareBachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons)
Ashleigh ArmstrongBachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Amtul KhuddoosBachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Carmel SafrankoBachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
William PetersBachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Pui Yee LiBachelor of Podiatry
Vicky SafouriBachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Helena WongBachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Hons) (Diagnostic Radiography)
2020

Victoria Blanch

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Ben Lawrence

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

Sufian Hadi Bin Zakaria

Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety

Sarah Holland

Bachelor of Nursing

Olivia Trinka

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Sophie Lewis

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Rani Lewis

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Tiarna Lewis

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Amber Pillar

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

Tsz Long Chan

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)

Ally McIllhatton

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)

Illias Gore

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)

Bonnie McNab

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)

James Seldon

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours)(Diagnostic Radiography)

Nikala Park

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours)(Diagnostic Radiography)

Belinda Carrington

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours)(Diagnostic Radiography)

Georgia Sim

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours)(Diagnostic Radiography)

Megan Morphett

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours)(Diagnostic Radiography)

Brianna Cutting

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours)(Diagnostic Radiography)

Michaela Beavan

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)

Courtney Collie

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)

Vivian Seah

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)

Jordan McLennan

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)

Georgia Brown

Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

Nathan Ma

Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

Emma Webster

Bachelor of Medicine

Michael McLucas

Bachelor of Medicine

Emily Cameron

Bachelor of Midwifery

Jessica Jones

Bachelor of Midwifery

Lesa McLennan

Bachelor of Midwifery

Mary-Ellen Barker

Bachelor of Nursing

Jordeah Koeppen

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

Amanda Gibson

Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours)

Kiri-Ana Whatham

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Penelope Billings

Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy

Hannah Passlow

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Marie Stewart

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Sheryl Phua

Bachelor of Podiatry

See our full list of past recipients

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 a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 77, or equivalent for students enrolled in the Joint Medical Program, across all courses in a calendar year.

College Scholars Program

The College Scholars Program recognises high-achieving students in our undergraduate programs and incorporates a series of opportunities designed to support career development and professional leadership capacity.

The program provides scholars with networking and leadership opportunities, as well as personal and professional development.

To be admitted to the program students are required to:

  • Have completed at least one year of study in a nominated College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing degree; and
  • Be currently enrolled in a minimum of 20 units; and
  • Have demonstrated high academic success in your studies by achieving a GPA for the previous year of 6.5 (or equivalent in the case of the Joint Medical Program); and
  • Be listed on the College Commendation list (for the prior year).

Our aim is to prepare our scholars to be global citizens, leaders and change makers by providing opportunities for what the Lancet Commission term “transformative learning”.

College Scholars Program list of members

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.