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Welcome to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The school comprises the divisions of Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech Pathology.

Students studying in this School benefit from the long tradition of excellence in teaching and research. Programs in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology and Audiology have been offered at the University of Queensland since 1938, 1955 and 1962 respectively. The offering of these programs within a university from their inception has ensured a focus on scientific endeavour and high quality outcomes.

The School offers an extensive range of academic programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A recent new development has been the introduction of Graduate Entry Masters programs in the disciplines of audiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology providing an alternative entry point to these professions for students who possess a previous degree. Graduates of all programs are held in high regard both within Australia and overseas and the School continues to maintain this reputation for quality outcome. Employment opportunities for graduates, nationally and internationally, are excellent.

Research is a major activity within all the Divisions in the School. Each division undertakes research projects that not only advance knowledge within the relevant professions, but also have important implications for the standard of clinical practice and for community well-being.

Several clinics are administered within the School and, in addition to offering a quality service to the community, they provide students with experience in the clinical aspects of their degrees and provide opportunities for specialised teaching and research.

The School's Operational Plan reflects the goals and aspirations of the University as a whole and of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Objectives outlined within that plan include future broadening of the range of programs in the health and rehabilitation sciences fields, an increase in the number of interdisciplinary subjects, a growth of collaborative research projects in Australia and overseas, and an expansion of international contacts and student enrolments.

Academic Titles:

The University of Queensland has pleasure in inviting health professionals who contribute significantly to its teaching and/or research activities and who are not paid directly or indirectly by the University to apply for an academic title. Appointments are offered for a period of three years.