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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

26 November 2020

9 ways to keep your pet cool this weekend

This weekend, the weather forecast is for "dangerous heat" across NSW and extreme heat across Australia. It's important to keep your pets safe from heat stress, says Dr Anne Quain, clinical vet and lecturer in the Sydney School of Veterinary Science.

26 November 2020

New global guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour

University of Sydney academics are part of a select group of international experts who provided leadership and contributed to the development and dissemination of the new WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour launched today.

26 November 2020

Portrait photo of composer Shea Duncan

Con grad makes a career in New York

Since studying composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Shea Duncan has gone on to have a successful career as a Composer and Music Director in New York.

26 November 2020

Unexpected discovery about stem cell immortality: study

Independent groups of scientists investigating telomeres and stem cells have reported what lies behind the immortality of stem cells - what a leading Australian researcher calls "the most unexpected result of my career''.

26 November 2020

Domestic and family violence: what it is and where to go for support

Sharon Chung from the University’s Safer Communities Office breaks down the facts of domestic violence and how you can find support for yourself or for someone you know in need.

25 November 2020

When there is good vaccine news - efficacy is only the beginning of the story

Recent news from global COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials have been encouraging, however we are only at the beginning of the story and must continue to monitor whether any approved vaccine is safe and effective, writes Associate Professor Nicholas Wood.

25 November 2020

CareFlight’s Dr Toby Fogg with AMSL Aero Founder & CEO Andrew Moore.

Electric 'aero-ambulance' developed at the University of Sydney

'Vertiia', designed to take off like a helicopter and fly like a plane, will improve patient transfer times and safety. It aims to be the most efficient and longest range eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft globally.

25 November 2020

The Con presents live-stream performances

Sydney Conservatorium of Music presents a weekend of amazing music for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their home. Featuring new compositions and a wide range of repertoires, there's something for everyone.

25 November 2020

Kerry Chikarovski

On breaking barriers and overcoming your greatest challenges

Economics and Law alumna, Kerry Chikarovski shares her pathway into politics and the leadership lessons she has learnt along the way.

25 November 2020

Surveillance cameras

Bigger Brother is watching

George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, published in 1949, is more famous than ever today for its predictions of political surveillance, censorship and disinformation. Despite its prescience, Peter Marks, Professor of English at the University of Sydney, argues that the novel should not be read as a despairing dystopia but as a universal “go-to resistance text”.