About the Faculty
The Faculty of Health Sciences is one of Australia's leading providers of health science education and comprises four Divisions as follows:

• Division of Allied Health;
• Division of Health Studies;
• Division of Nursing and Midwifery; and
• Division of Health Research
  
  Refer to the following web page Divisions of the Faculty for more details about the Divisions.
  

Through its predecessor (Lincoln Institute), it has had a long and distinguished history in the education of health professionals and is the only provider of tertiary education in Victoria for a number of the health professions.

The Faculty is located at the Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, City, Melbourne (Bundoora), Mildura and Shepparton campuses and other metropolitan sites including the Bouverie Centre in Brunswick and clinical sites at metropolitan hospitals.

The mission of La Trobe Health Sciences is to provide high quality, relevant education for the health and social work professions; to conduct research to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities and the equity, efficiency and quality of health and human services; and to facilitate the attainment of these goals through professional activities and community service.

For more information on the activities of the Faculty and its Divisions, please refer to the 2007 Annual Report.

News and Events

Re-enrolment for Current Students

All current students will shortly recieve an email from the University explaining the re-enrolment process. For Health Sciences students, the re-enrolment period is from Monday 20th October until Sunday 2nd November. If you require clarification regarding re-enrolment please contact your school or division.

Careers Ambassadors (Bundoora Campus)

•       Are you seeking an opportunity to enhance your skills in communication, public relations, promotion, research and event management?

•       Do you want to develop new skills and add valuable experience to your resume?

•       Do you want to be the face of Careers and Employment and help other students get ahead with their careers?

Careers and Employment is looking for 5 enthusiastic students who want to participate in the Careers Ambassadors Program in semester 1, 2009. To find out more and to apply, download the position description from our website, or drop in to us.

Web: www.latrobe.edu.au/careers

Drop in: Level 1 - Peribolos East, Bundoora

Email: careers@latrobe.edu.au

VTAC Update: Undergraduate Physiotherapy at the Bendigo Campus, VTAC Code 24491

The Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy course IS available on the Bendigo Campus, but due to a printing error has not been listed in the VTAC Guide that is now available. Prospective students interested in the course please follow this link for course information, or visit the VTAC website, which now has the course listed and available for selection.

If you would like further information about this course please contact the Division of Allied Health on (03) 9479 5815, or email physiotherapy@latrobe.edu.au

Information about the New Bachelor and Double Degree Courses in 2009
New Bachelor and Master Double Degree Programs
Frequently Asked Questions about new undergraduate curriculum in 2009

• Open Day - Your day of possibilities Visit the campus and meet staff and students, Sundays in August



• New School of Dentistry and Oral Health at Bendigo
  
  
• NHMRC grant success for Faculty staff
  
  
• ARC Linkage grant success for Faculty staff
  
  
• Achievements within the Faculty
  
  
• 2008 Single Unit Prospectus (PDF WORD)

For Staff and Current Students

• Web CT login site
  
  
• Professional Placement Scholarship Program
  
  

Content Approved by: Faculty Registrar
Page maintained by: Senior Executive Officer
Last Updated: July 8th, 2008

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