Research

Globally recognised for our research strengths and innovations in teaching, our impact-driven research transforms lives and shapes the future.

School of Health Sciences

Allied Health

Western Sydney University has a comprehensive suite of allied health programs including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatric Medicine, Speech Pathology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Paramedicine, and Recreation Therapy as well as a range of other related health sciences. Our high-quality education programs ensure that our graduates contribute to their professions in a highly impactful way, and lead in solving complex health questions.

We have important collaborations with industry and community partners at regional, state and national levels, with a particularly strong commitment to Western Sydney. We also have strong international networks. Our high quality, world-standard research is relevant for people of all ages and needs, from children to older adults with various health and disability-related needs. We support Honours and Higher Degree Research students, early career researchers, and practitioners in building their research capacity through training and mentoring.

We ensure translation of research findings and knowledge into practice, policy and education, and create an impact with our education and research.

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You should refer to the Higher Degree Research Fees page for information about tuition fees for this program.

Acknowledgement of Country

With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Dharawal, Gadigal, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands (Greater Western Sydney and beyond).