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.
What’s happening
Urgent need for anti-smoking campaigns to continue after pregnancy
Quit support for smoking mothers should continue even after their first babies are born, as many of those women will become pregnant again, and quitting can substantially reduce risk of preterm births
Urgent need for National Disaster Food Relief Strategy
Western Australian-developed tools to map the suburbs most affected by food stress and determine what foods should be supplied were key to providing relief for those in need during crises.
Study finds lifting advice doesn’t stand up for everyone
Commonly accepted advice to keep a straight back and squat while lifting in order to avoid back pain has been challenged by new Curtin University research.
The Future Of: OCD
“OCD” is often used as an adjective to describe someone who enjoys cleanliness and organisation, but is that appropriate?
The Future Of: Sex Education
How can schools improve our understanding of consent, sexuality and sex positivity?
The Future Of: Self-Injury Recovery
Why do people self-injure and what support do they need in their journey to recovery?