As the biggest provider of healthcare professionals, our Faculty of Health Sciences is one of the largest and broadest health faculties in the country, covering almost all specialties. Strengths lie in allied health, nursing and translational research, which is deeply embedded through partnerships with not-for-profits, service providers and the entire WA health system.
Through the health sciences, we discover new medical breakthroughs and develop our understanding of the mind and mental wellbeing. We make waves in crucial research, such as disease management, neurosciences, genomics, human movement and rehabilitation, and metabolic health.
What’s happening in Health Sciences
Postgraduate Expo
Looking to advance your career, change your career entirely, or embark on a research program? The Curtin Postgraduate Expo is an ideal introduction to our postgraduate coursework.
MSWA Nutrition education program
An online program encourages healthier food choices as part of a project funded by MS Australia.
Sunrise swims give rise to body positivity
When Tara Jeisman shared a video of herself on Tik Tok enjoying a sunrise swim at Mullaloo Beach in February this year, she had no idea it would evolve into a nationwide body positive movement.
Curtin research to develop evidence-based strategies for expanding access to youth mental health care in WA
With child and adolescent mental health services around the globe overwhelmed due to workforce shortages and increased demand, young people are falling into a growing gap.
Pang dishes up second cookbook, and new recipes with a bang
Curtin graduate and Masterchef Australia fan favourite Brendan Pang reflects on his journey from social worker in the State’s north to dumpling extraordinaire.
Breast Cancer Treatment | A. Prof. Pieter Eichhorn
From chemotherapy to immunotherapy and targeted drug delivery, what’s next for breast cancer treatment?
The Agribusiness Supply Chain | Dr Elizabeth Jackson
Bare supermarket shelves have become a familiar sight in recent years, following a series of disruptions to the agribusiness sector.
Hearing Loss | A. Prof Hani Al-Salami
We have medications to treat most human diseases and impairments, why not hearing loss?
The English Language | OED Consultant A.Prof Lisa Lim
English has cemented its place as the world’s lingua franca, with 2 billion speakers. Will it remain a global language in the future?
Your Health Sciences networks
Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine Alumni Chapter
Offering opportunities for Curtin educated nurses, midwives and paramedics to foster lifelong professional and personal relationships, both locally and globally. Unique events and initiatives allow graduates to upskill, build new networks, and stay connected with their cohort and the wider University.
Physiotherapy Alumni Chapter
Established in 2005, the Physiotherapy chapter is led by experienced graduates to provide professional and career development, social and networking opportunities and create strong relationships between Physiotherapy grads, Curtin and the community.
How you can help
Academic Excellence Fund
Give Health Sciences students a well-rounded and unforgettable student experience enriched by mentoring programs, internships, research, workshops and seminars, and engagement opportunities with government, corporates and not-for-profit organisations.
Join Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Archie Clements in supporting the Fund today.
