School of Biomedical and Health Sciences

Welcome

Message from the Head of School

Welcome to the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, part of the College of Health and Science at the University of Western Sydney.

Our School brings together a large number of contemporary health science and biomedical science disciplines. Our undergraduate offerings include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatric medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, health promotion, sport and exercise science, health services management, osteopathy, therapeutic recreation, PDHPE (personal development, health, and physical education), naturopathy, medical science, biomolecular science, medical nanotechnology, and a specialist program in advanced science. In the postgraduate arena we have a range of courses available in public health, aged care management, health services management, health promotion, health planning, international health, naturopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and acupuncture.

Postgraduate students also have the opportunity to undertake research degrees at either a Masters or PhD level.

Having both the clinical health sciences and the biomolecular and medical sciences under the single umbrella of the School arose from a strategic intention to provide cutting-edge and contemporary learning and research experiences for our students. This approach is strengthened further by a firm commitment to community engagement. Students are offered opportunities to work closely with their relevant communities in developing their professional skills, and in reaping the benefits of a challenging educational experience.

The School of Biomedical and Health Sciences is justifiably proud of its research pursuits. Our staff and students have strong and meaningful collaborations with research institutes, public and private health organisations, industry partners, and community organisations. Our research strengths are grouped under the following broad themes: Biomolecular science and health, Neuroscience, Drug discovery, Medical nanotechnology, Rehabilitation and allied health, Physical activity and health, Health promotion, Sport and exercise science, Men’s health, and Complementary medicine. Our work that is linked to the Nanoscale Organisation and Dynamics Research Group, Men’s Health Information and Resource Centre, and the Centre for Complementary Medicine Research places us firmly on the world stage.

Our teaching and research facilities include specialist laboratories, a state-of-the-art nanotechnology facility, new sport and exercise science laboratories, and the Uniclinic a modern clinical teaching facility.

On behalf of the school I invite you to contact us if you have questions about the School, our courses, or our research.

Professor Gregory Kolt
BSc, BAppSc (Phty), GradDipEd, GradDipBehavHlth Care, PhD
Head of School, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences