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Faculty of Medicine and Health

Medical school in Australia at the University of Sydney

Facts & figures

Global leaders in medical science

#24 in the world 2020 QS Subject Rankings in life sciences and medicine
#28 in the world 2020 QS Subject Rankings in anatomy

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The University of Sydney School of Medical Sciences

Leaders in medical science education and research

A research-intensive group of disciplines comprising anatomy and histology, pathology, pharmacology and physiology.

About Sydney School of Medical Sciences

The School of Medical Sciences contributes to courses in medicine, science, dentistry and pharmacy. We produce high-impact research across a range of biomedical fields and we are a key part of the Brain and Mind Centre.

Disciplines

Our teaching and research activities comprise the following disciplines:

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Study with us

We're leaders in medical science research and education, and our degrees will prepare you for an engaging and rewarding career. Our graduates and researchers work in a variety of fields across medicine, health and science.

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Our research

We aim to improve overall human health by investigating how the human body functions, the maintenance of health and the ways we can treat and prevent disease using pharmacological treatment.

Our people

Leadership

Professor Sarah Young
Head of School

Myrophora Koureas
School Manager

Professor Robert Vandenberg
Deputy Head of School and Head of Discipline of Pharmacology

Associate Professor Kevin Keay
Head of Discipline of Anatomy and Histology

Professor Paul Witting
Acting Head of Discipline of Pathology

Professor Peter Thorn
Head of Discipline of Physiology

Professor Jamie Triccas
Head of Discipline Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Associate Professor Scott Byrne
Head of Discipline Applied Medical Sciences

Academic staff

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Medical sciences courses

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Head of School

Professor Sarah Young

Useful links

School of Medical Sciences

Phone

+61 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) - in Australia
+61 2 8627 1444 - outside Australia

Address

Anderson Stuart Building (F13) Eastern Avenue, The University of Sydney NSW 2006

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Latest news

14 January 2021

Australian sea lion at Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Sea lion diagnosed with tuberculosis triggers public health concerns

Australian sea lions are an endangered species. New research suggests endemic tuberculosis might be another health threat facing the pinnipeds. Dr Rachael Gray is working to help save our sea lions.

13 January 2021

William Ng

International students pair with alumni to accelerate career development

Current student William Ng and alumna Cataleya Han share their experience with Job Smart Connect, which pairs alumni mentors with students undertaking Job Smart Edge, our award-winning international student employability program.

12 January 2021

Where does untreated wastewater go in developing countries?

14 billion litres of untreated wastewater is created each day in developing countries, but we don't know where it all goes. Humanitarian engineer, Dr Jacqueline Thomas explains.

12 January 2021

Dr Erin Hunter (right) with collaborators at the icddr,b in Bangladesh

Living with menstruation is more than pads and toilets

Dr Erin Hunter, lecturer in Global Health at the University of Sydney, was a key contributor to UNICEF's Guidance for Monitoring Menstrual Health and Hygiene. The guide provides an evidence-based approach to assessing the effectiveness of programs developed to help girls and women address their menstrual needs.

12 January 2021

Top tips for choosing a mozzie repellent

Here's how to choose a mosquito repellent and how to use it for the best protection, with University of Sydney mosquito expert Dr Cameron Webb.

12 January 2021

How to become a physiotherapist

To become a registered physiotherapist in Australia you must complete an accredited university degree and then register with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia before you can practice.

11 January 2021

A visitor walks past part of the Coastline exhibition on back wall

Major new exhibition explores the Coastline

One of 18 exhibitions at the new Chau Chak Wing Museum is an art history tour of seashores and beaches in Australia and overseas.

11 January 2021

A platypus at night.

World-first echidna, improved platypus genomes mapped

An international team of scientists, including from the University of Sydney, have sequenced monotreme genomes, leading to evolutionary and future medical discoveries.

11 January 2021

A bus

Our old future for public transport won’t work with the new normal

As the world continues to grapple with the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, our previous ways of handling mobility and transport planning need to be updated to suit these changing circumstances, write Professor John Nelson and Emerita Professor Corinne Mulley.

08 January 2021

Why you're checking work emails on holidays (and how to stop)

Our work is often so closely tied to our sense of who we are, many of us struggle to switch off on holidays. But it's never too late to hide the laptop, write Associate Professor Dan Caprar and Dr Ben Walker.