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School of Biomedical Sciences
We combine innovative research and high-quality teaching programs to address global health challenges including cancer, genomics and infectious diseases.
School of Clinical Sciences
Our students access world-class clinical facilities and gain real-world clinical experience in medical radiation sciences, paramedic sciences, pharmacy and podiatry.
School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Through progressive courses and cutting-edge research, we equip students to improve the health and wellbeing of people through nutrition, physical activity and sporting excellence.
School of Nursing
Our internationally recognised courses, leading research and collaborations with healthcare agencies provide nursing students with unparalleled hands-on experience to excel as practicing nurses.

School of Optometry and Vision Science

We offer the only optometry program in Queensland, and a purpose-built optometry clinic where students learn in real clinic settings under the direct supervision of fully qualified optometrists. Our program is underpinned by globally recognised collaborative research.

School of Psychology and Counselling

Our world-class, evidence-based teaching and impactful research in clinical psychology, educational and developmental psychology, and counselling covers multiple therapeutic approaches.

School of Public Health and Social Work

Our students become impact makers through learning, training and research on preventing disease and illness, promoting better health and well-being, improving health systems and services, and providing quality social support.

School of Optometry and Vision Science
We offer the only optometry program in Queensland, and a purpose-built optometry clinic where students learn in real clinic settings under the direct supervision of fully qualified optometrists. Our program is underpinned by globally recognised collaborative research.
School of Psychology and Counselling
Our world-class, evidence-based teaching and impactful research in clinical psychology, educational and developmental psychology, and counselling covers multiple therapeutic approaches.
School of Public Health and Social Work
Our students become impact makers through learning, training and research on preventing disease and illness, promoting better health and well-being, improving health systems and services, and providing quality social support.

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Research

Our research
Learn more about our multidisciplinary and purpose-driven research addressing real-world health issues.
Research areas
We are conducting real-world research on topics across the healthcare spectrum, from injury prevention and cancer, to tissue repair and regeneration.
Institutes, centres and research groups
We are home to leading facilities and groups that conduct crucial and innovative research in a range of health disciplines.

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Begin a career in health research through Honours, Masters or Doctoral studies with support by leading academics from across the health disciplines.
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QUT Health Clinics
QUT Health Clinics provide real-world clinical education to the next generation of healthcare professionals and quality patient care to the community.

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Changing health behaviours

School of Public Health and Social Work

Changing health behaviours

We focus on how to inspire changes in human behaviours. What works? And how does it work? From measuring increased movement to sun protection, our researchers examine the factors involved in wellness and health harm prevention and minimisation.

Our research in this area contributes to the university's Healthy Lifestyles broad research area.

Some of our people

Professor Sandi Hayes

Associate Professor Alison Marshall

Dr Kristiann Heesch
Senior Lecturer

Dr Margo Sendall
Senior Lecturer

Professor Hayes' research experience and interests relate to understanding recovery following cancer treatment. Her work has a particular focus on improving understanding of lymphoedema (swelling) caused by cancer treatment, as well as understanding the role of exercise in 'bridging the gap' between treatment cessation and the return to 'normal' daily lives for cancer survivors.
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Professor Sandi Hayes

Kristi's research centres on physical activity and health for the prevention of chronic conditions in mid-age to older adults. Her research spans analysis of large datasets to understand associations between physical activity and health outcomes to the development and evaluation of physical activity promotion programs. In the last 5 years, she has focused on bicycle use, both for recreation and for transport, to inform policy and improve cycling promotion.
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Dr Kristiann Heesch Senior Lecturer

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Victoria Park Road
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059