School of Health | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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School of Health

We are a passionate team of health researchers and educators who are dedicated to providing excellence in health education and research.

Our teaching, research and outreach focuses on healthy mind, body and environments. We have regional purpose and global impact, and seek to advance knowledge across the sector.

Join us as we strive to improve health and wellbeing in our communities.

Study opportunities

Study programs focus on international, regional and community areas of priority and are developed with strong links to industry and community.

We offer programs in the fields of biomedical science, midwifery, nursing, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, paramedicine, psychology, public health, and sport and exercise science.

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Research

Cancer Research Cluster

Providing integrative solutions for improved cancer outcomes in our regions and beyond.

Healthy Ageing Research Cluster

Enhancing the health and wellbeing of older adults living in regional communities through innovate research that promotes functional ability, meaningful engagement and independent living.

Featured research projects

Brad Stefanovic conducting vascular assessment
VasoActive - Cardiovascular research

VasoActive Cardiovascular research focuses on the mechanisms of vascular function, and the development of natural therapies and exercise interventions.

The Queensland Pepi-Pod® Program

The Pēpi-Pod® sleep space program enables more vulnerable babies to have a safe space for sleeping every time and place they sleep. Learn more about this exciting research project and it's results.

Research students

Progress knowledge and pursue your research passion under the supervision of our school's skilled researchers and industry experts.

World-class technology and facilities

UniSC has some of the most advanced facilities in Australia. Modern laboratories, equipment and specialist simulated environments replicate real life for hands-on learning.

Explore UniSC's A$24M sports stadium and sporting precinct, and facilities including modern laboratories, simulated paramedic suites, nursing and midwifery wards, commercial kitchens and more.

State-of-the-art CAVE2TM 3D visualisation studio

News

Research finds surprising prevalence of sudden delirium in older patients
26 Feb

Older people are at far greater risk of experiencing the debilitating symptoms of delirium during a hospital stay than previously known, according to research led by UniSC’s new Professor of Healthy Ageing

Dr Rachael Sharman is standing in front of projected slides on a wall and is holding a model brain
A journey driven by curiosity and impact
7 Feb

Little did Dr Rachael Sharman know, when she started working on her Honours project as a student, it would spark a career-defining journey into the world of academia

UniSC announces plans for Sunshine Coast medical program
18 Dec 2024

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has today announced plans to offer the Sunshine Coast’s first fully local medical program, set to start teaching students from 2030 or earlier