Faculty of Health

The Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra educates clinicians, professionals and researchers to be leaders in the ever-changing sectors of health and sport.

With a focus on innovative education methods, the faculty is continuously evolving with the environment and producing high quality, work ready graduates and leading health research.

Our range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs use innovative education methods to ensure that you graduate straight into an exciting and successful career in health or sport.


Recent news

  1. Professor Julien Périard putting someone through a VO2 max test

    Can’t handle the heat like you used to? There’s a reason for that

    Researchers from the University of Canberra’s Research Institute for Sport and Exercise studied heat tolerance in adults aged 18 to 79. The results came as a bit of a surprise.

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  2. UC researchers seeking women with gestational diabetes for trial

    An evidence-based mobile app bringing together all aspects of diabetes management in one place is being trialled by University of Canberra researchers to help pregnant women manage the condition.

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  3. The Pathways team with Minister Stephen Smith

    ‘Game-changing’ funding to allow expansion of UC mental health service

    A University of Canberra program filling the “missing middle” in youth mental health support has received $1.4 million in ACT government funding.

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  4. When tendon pain doesn’t heal: UC study reveals the mental health cost of common injury

    New paper from the UC Research Institute for Sports and Exercise (UCRISE), explores the unique psychological profile of people suffering persistent tendon pain.

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