Oral Health Clinic
The University of Newcastle Oral Health Clinic is a student teaching clinic located on the Central Coast campus (Ourimbah).
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School of Health Sciences
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 87.5% of students finding employment within four months of graduating (QILT Student experience survey 2018 and 2019). Why? Real-world, practical experience is embedded into all our programs. Welcome to Work Integrated Learning or WIL as we call it.
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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Latest news
News • 12 Oct 2020
Students offer remote service to improve our diet
Students of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics program at the University of Newcastle are inviting people to video call or ‘Zoom’ in to a Telehealth clinic for advice on their diet.
Featured story • 30 Sep 2020
COVID PenPal program nurtures unexpected iso friendships
A unique bond between kindy kids and aged care residents in the NSW Hunter region has culminated in a heart-warming musical meeting after months of written letters back and forth during the COVID-19 lockdown.
News • 12 Aug 2020
Growing numbers of health students choose to “go rural” in 2021
The University of Newcastle’s Department of Rural Health has seen a significant jump in the number of allied health students choosing to go rural in 2021, showing the increasing popularity of rural locations among domestic undergraduate students.
Upcoming events
Event • 27 Jan 2021 - 10 Mar 2021
The Science of Weight Loss: Dispelling Diet Myths
The Science of Weight Loss: Dispelling Diet Myths is a free online course. Arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to make healthy eating decisions as you learn the science behind weight loss and dispel diet and nutrition myths.
Event • 17 Feb 2021 - 10 Mar 2021
Nutrition Communication for Health Professionals: Key Concepts
If you are a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional looking to improve your knowledge of the role of nutrition communication in chronic disease prevention and management, this course is for you.
School contacts
School Executive Officer
- Ms Pam Zorn
Executive Officer