Our Schools
Curtin’s Faculty of Health Sciences has four academic schools that deliver a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research (HDR) courses.
The four academic Schools are Curtin Medical School, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin School of Nursing and Curtin School of Population Health. Together, the four schools educate more health professionals than any other Western Australian tertiary institution.
Curtin Medical School
Curtin Medical School brings together expertise in the fields of biomedical sciences, laboratory medicine, pharmacy, medical radiation science and medicine.
Curtin School of Allied Health
Curtin’s School of Allied Health offers professionally recognised courses in Exercise and Sport Science, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and Speech Pathology.
Curtin School of Nursing
Curtin’s School of Nursing is the longest established school of nursing in the Australian university sector. From the time it opened 47 years ago, the school has been a key part of the University’s drive to be a leader in health sciences education and research.
Curtin School of Population Health
Curtin’s School of Population Health is a comprehensive academic school that delivers a range of undergraduate courses and numerous specialist postgraduate courses in public health and psychology.
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New health professional training blueprint to transform chronic pain care
Researchers have developed a new national blueprint to help health professionals support the one in five Australians living with chronic pain, costing the Australian economy $139 billion every year.
‘Virtual clinician and coach’ to help young people with chronic pain
Curtin researchers will develop a system that uses artificial intelligence to provide fast and personalised care for young people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Moorditj Yorga Scholarship funds surpass $1.5M
Curtin’s Moorditj Yorga Scholarship campaign has received more than $1.5 million in donor commitments to empower mature-aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women through their studies.
New partnership maps the jobs of tomorrow for regional women
Regional women will be given the tools to ensure their career sustainability across country Western Australia and beyond as the result of a new partnership.
Year 11 and 12 Parent Information Session
We’ll answer your questions about university education – from preparation to graduation – and you’ll learn a lot more about Curtin Perth and about the opportunities that our global campuses offer.
Mature Age Info Session
Hear from our experts about the benefits of a Curtin undergraduate degree, the entry pathways available and the support we can provide mature age students.
TEDxYouth
Want the opportunity to present on stage at TEDxYouth? Submit your 30-second ‘Idea for Change’ via the TEDx website from February, for your opportunity to present at the event.
Curtin Open Week
Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your study or change your career path – you can join us at Curtin Open Week to explore where undergraduate and postgraduate study can take you.
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The Future Of: Sex Education
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