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Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Faculty of
Science, Medicine
and Health

UOW’s Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health combines world-leading research with hands-on learning, clinical experience and strong industry connections. Our accredited programs and use of advanced educational technologies ensure you graduate with the skills employers value.  

Gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to improve quality of life, strengthen communities and make a meaningful impact.

Explore our study areas and courses

Environmental and Biological Sciences Environmental & Biological Sciences
Study Health Health
Maths, Physics and Chemistry Maths, Physics & Chemistry
Study Medical Science Medical Science
Study Nursing Nursing
Psychology and Human Behaviour Psychology & Human Behaviour

Our schools

School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences

School of Nursing

School of Psychology

School of Science

Graduate School of Medicine

Our research

UOW’s Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health is a research-intensive faculty with a world-class reputation for excellence and innovation. Our research programs span a broad range of disciplines, and our schools host internationally and nationally competitive research programs.

Explore our research

News, stories and thought leadership

Health and Medicine, Research, Science and Technology

Three UOW teams secure $1.08m to turn research into real world outcomes

The funding supports commercial pathways for university innovation in health, disability and cyber security
Students

UOW achieves strong global results in THE Subject Rankings 2026

Law and Engineering lead UOW’s top subject rankings
Health and Medicine

How social media ‘experts’ are shaping young adults’ food choices

Study reveals many social media users rely on health tips from unqualified content creators, overshadowing evidence-based information

Environment and Energy, Science and Technology

The conservation crisis facing South Australia’s koalas

Much of the narrative around Australia’s koala population has focused on the dwindling population of the iconic native animal.

Science and Technology

Snakes of the Illawarra

With the weather warming up and more people enjoying the local surrounds, you’re likely to see more wildlife, including snakes, as everyone makes the most of the Illawarra’s natural beauty this summer.
Health and Medicine

The donations helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals

For 20 years, selfless local donors have been facilitating vital anatomy lessons, allowing theory to become reality for medicine and health students through UOW’s Body Donation Program.

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