We are a passionate team of health researchers and educators who are dedicated to providing excellence in education and research.
Our teaching, research and outreach focuses on healthy mind, body and environments.
We have regional purpose and global impact.
Join us as we strive to improve health and wellbeing in our communities.
Programs
The school has programs across six disciplines; biomedical science, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, psychology, public health and sport and exercise science. Disciplines focus on international, regional and community issues while maintaining strong links with industry and community groups.
Research spotlight
Are your squabbling kids driving you mad? Sibling rivalry is ‘developmentally normal'
UniSC researcher, Rachael Sharman explores squabbling behaviour and sibling rivalry with some helpful insights for parents and families.
The effect of exercise intensity on chronic inflammation
Exercise has been found to reduce chronic inflammation and this new study looks at the role of higher- compared to lower-intensity aerobic and resistance exercise on chronic inflammation in adults.
Read more in Research Bank.
Picky eating research aims to help family mealtimes
UniSC researchers have identified the most common external factors likely to increase or decrease picky eating in children under 10.
Research students
Progress knowledge and pursue your research passion under the supervision of our school's skilled researchers and industry experts.
Facilities
World-class technology
USC has some of the most advanced facilities in Australia. Modern laboratories and equipment and specialist simulated environments facilitate collaboration, experimentation and simulation,
Explore USC's $24M sports stadium and sporting precinct, fully equipped, laboratories, simulation suites, commercial kitchens and more.
News
Scholarship boost for prosthetic technicians
The profession of prosthetists and orthotists is growing and new scholarships will help students, like Taylor, to study and transform lives in this rewarding field.
Aspiring doctor seals pathway with perfect GPA
Melanie Richmond graduated from a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with a perfect grade point average of 7 and is now studying to become a doctor.
Medical students join COVID testing effort
Medical Laboratory Science students and graduates are helping the pathology industry meet escalating demand during the pandemic.