Excellence in caring

Our programs provide a personalised learning experience. We encourage students to become lifelong learners dedicated to delivering care.

Our teaching is up-to-date, based on research, and delivered by experts from both the University and industry partners. We work with local, Indigenous, and global communities to carry out research that focuses on finding innovative solutions to real-world health problems.

Open doorways to roles in midwifery 1:22

Hear about Belinda’s experience extending her midwifery education.

How nursing changes lives 0:45

Discover how Bachelor of Nursing student Kate is educating and advocating for basic health and medical services globally.

Study areas

Our students experience individual support to meet their needs in a nurturing environment, helping them to achieve their goals.

We use a blended learning approach combining face-to-face teaching with online learning.

Research

Our research strives for meaningful change to real world health challenges by pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking, influencing policy, practice and education in nursing and midwifery care.

This innovative work is undertaken in collaboration with our local communities, and national and global partners to ensure the greatest impact.

School highlights

Advancing Care: From Nurse to Nurse Practitioner

Advancing Care: From Nurse to Nurse Practitioner

Carrie’s passion for clinical excellence and her enduring desire to broaden her impact drove her to pursue the role of Nurse Practitioner (NP).

Shaping Mental Health Care Through Advanced Practice

Shaping Mental Health Care Through Advanced Practice

Adam began his professional journey with degrees in Health Science and Nursing (Honours), Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, and Nursing Leadership and Management. These foundations paved the way for the next major step in his career—pursuing a Master of Nurse Practitioner at the University of Newcastle.

Strengthening leadership qualities in Nursing

Strengthening leadership qualities in Nursing

Xinyue is advancing her professional nursing skillset at the University of Newcastle with a Master of Nursing

Inspiring future generations through nursing excellence

Inspiring future generations through nursing excellence

Martha was immediately drawn to the institution's reputation and offerings.

Balancing motherhood and studying abroad

Balancing motherhood and studying abroad

Studying at the University of Newcastle is helping Masters of Nursing student Huiyan achieve her career goals sooner.

Dipti advances healthcare in Fiji through postgraduate study

Dipti advances healthcare in Fiji through postgraduate study

For Dipti Darshika Lata, pursuing a Master of Midwifery at the University of Newcastle was an easy decision.

Clinical confidence meets coastal bliss

Clinical confidence meets coastal bliss

Driven by his passion for nursing, Krishna navigates Newcastle's academic landscape, finding purpose in every clinical placement and coastal sunset.

Studying as an international student in Nursing

Studying as an international student in Nursing

Anusha, an international student from Nepal, reflects on some of the highlights from her Bachelor of Nursing. Achieving her career goal, she hopes to continue studying to support those who need it most.

Kicking goals in Nursing

Kicking goals in Nursing

From football boots to scrubs, Kiah Carmody-O’Toole is making an impact in the nursing world.

Three Tour de Cure Grants awarded

Three Tour de Cure Grants awarded

We’re delighted to announce that three researchers in the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research have been awarded funding in the 2024/2025 Tour de Cure grant round.

Aradhana finds strength in supporting others

Aradhana finds strength in supporting others

Motivated to become a nurse after helping care for her mum, Aradhana (Anna) knew she wanted to dedicate her life to supporting people when they need it most.

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Introducing  Diagnosis: A Groundbreaking Open Educational Resource for Medical Students

Introducing Diagnosis: A Groundbreaking Open Educational Resource for Medical Students

The University’s first Open Educational Resource (OER) has launched! Diagnosis: A Medical Education Game is a free, innovative tool designed to transform medical education. As an OER, Diagnosis is not only accessible to our students but also freely available to educators and institutions around the world, supporting the global sharing and adaptation of hi

University of Newcastle nursing students awarded at prestigious NSW International Education Awards

University of Newcastle nursing students awarded at prestigious NSW International Education Awards

This week, two University of Newcastle students, Aradhana Grover and FenZhi Wen, were recognised at the prestigious 2024 NSW International Education Awards.

University Council increases its student representation

University Council increases its student representation

At its meeting on 30 August 2024, the University Council passed a special resolution approving an increase in the number of its elected student members. From 1 January 2025, student representation on the Council will include an undergraduate and a postgraduate student position providing for a greater diversity of student perspectives.

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