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
Food guidelines for pregnant women need review
Thursday, 15th March 2012. A University of Newcastle study has identified a major diet dilemma for pregnant women and those trying to conceive - avoiding potentially risky foods while maintaining an adequate nutrient intake. Read More...
Herald Sun Article:
Bacteria battle sends mixed messages to mothers
Friday, 23rd March 2012. Pregnant women are so paranoid about contracting a potentially dangerous bacteria they exclude entire food groups, and their bodies and babies may miss out on vital nutrients. Read More...
Thursday, 15th March 2012. A University of Newcastle study has identified a major diet dilemma for pregnant women and those trying to conceive - avoiding potentially risky foods while maintaining an adequate nutrient intake. Read More...
Herald Sun Article:
Bacteria battle sends mixed messages to mothers
Friday, 23rd March 2012. Pregnant women are so paranoid about contracting a potentially dangerous bacteria they exclude entire food groups, and their bodies and babies may miss out on vital nutrients. Read More...
Virtual treatment room to help battle cancer
Monday, 23rd January 2012. In an Australian first, a virtual radiotherapy treatment room will be used to train student radiation therapists. Read More...
News Archive>>Monday, 23rd January 2012. In an Australian first, a virtual radiotherapy treatment room will be used to train student radiation therapists. Read More...
Events and Highlights
A morning with five dynamic leaders - all graduates from the Faculty of Health
Thursday, 15th September 2011. Come to a morning seminar series with a selection of our 2011 Alumni Award finalists and be inspired. Support Dr Kerrie Doyle, an Alumni from the School of Health Sciences. See Invitation...
Thursday, 15th September 2011. Come to a morning seminar series with a selection of our 2011 Alumni Award finalists and be inspired. Support Dr Kerrie Doyle, an Alumni from the School of Health Sciences. See Invitation...
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.
Health Science Facilities
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