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Faculty of Medicine and Health

Global leaders in medicine and health

Healthcare, both in Australia and overseas, is undergoing significant change. We're committed to leading this change, by educating and shaping future healthcare professionals and reimagining the way healthcare is delivered.

Study medicine and health

We offer the largest range of health courses of any Australian university, giving you a variety of ways to pursue your passion for health. Your journey in medicine and health starts here.

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About the faculty

Through a multidisciplinary education and research environment, we are committed to continually optimising our programs – ensuring that our disciplines are best positioned to address the challenges of 21st century healthcare.

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Careers in medicine and health

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is the largest division of the University, dedicated to attracting and developing the brightest minds in health education and research. Join us as we make and shape the future of health.

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Our research

We’re dedicated to understanding and solving the world’s biggest healthcare challenges. We challenge barriers to universal health and wellbeing, and we're at the forefront of advances in medicine and health.

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Schools

Whether you are looking to study, research or work within medicine and health, we offer access to world-leading academics, researchers, peer networks, institutes and clinical schools.

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Clinical schools

Our clinical schools are part of Sydney Medical School, offering placements, teaching and research opportunities to Faculty of Medicine and Health students.

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Industry and community

We are working with our diverse network of alumni, researchers and industry partners to strengthen health and healthcare in Australia and abroad.

Latest news

29 September 2023

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How to become a surgeon

To become a surgeon, you must complete your medical degree and registration, undergo at least two years of internship and residency in a hospital and then complete at least five years of surgical training depending on specialty.

26 September 2023

How to begin a career in genomic medicine

The Speciality of Genomic Medicine provides medical students and professionals as well as scientists with opportunities to become an expert in genomics and work across research, government and clinical settings.

18 September 2023

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REDI to help Australians breathe easier

Associate Professor Zoe McKeough's REDI Fellowship allowed her to collaborate with Australian digital healthcare company Perx Health on a research project to empower people with chronic respiratory conditions to better engage with their treatment program.

14 September 2023

Five Sydney researchers announced as 2023 Young Tall Poppy award winners

Five early career researchers from the University of Sydney have been honoured as recipients of the 2023 NSW Young Tall Poppy Awards, recognising their contributions to the future of STEM.

14 September 2023

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Why study surgery at Sydney

Surgeons are medical professionals who specialise in performing surgical procedures to repair, remove, or alter parts of the body to improve a patient's health or quality of life. The discipline of surgery focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions and injuries through operative techniques.

14 September 2023

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World failing on Sustainable Development Goals

An independent group of scientists appointed by the United Nations' Secretary General, including from the University of Sydney, write in Nature that scientists and policymakers must urgently join forces to overcome obstacles to achieving sustainable development goals.

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