The School of Medicine and Psychology
Our life experiences are defined by the capabilities and potential of our mind and body. Appreciating their interdependence and inter-relationship is essential to understanding and improving human health.
At the School of Medicine and Psychology, we are dissolving boundaries and enabling new health solutions through interdisciplinary research, education and practice.
Our integrated perspectives, knowledge and techniques, are preparing doctors, psychologists and health care leaders of the future who will work in partnership with their patients and colleagues to provide optimal care for individuals while strengthening the health system and society they work in.
Our partnerships with discovery and population researchers, government, diverse organisations and communities are enabling courageous research that challenges assumptions, transcends boundaries, informs healthcare and transforms human lives.
The School of Medicine and Psychology formed in 2023. While the website is under development, we invite you to read more about our medicine and psychology programs.
Field sites & facilities
Explore some of the numerous of research sites and facilities established by our research schools in Australia and across the world. Researchers and students at ANU enjoy access to state-of-the-art equipment to help facilitate ground-breaking research.
Research projects
Browse research topics of the College of Science and the College of Health & Medicine with links to relevant researchers.
See our list of potential student projects to apply for PhB, Honours, PhD and other graduate degrees.
Stories
News
Study could lead to safer and cheaper 3D medical imaging
A new study led by ANU has discovered a promising way to significantly lower doses of X-rays that has the potential to revolutionise 3D medical imaging
Academic profile
Our Lord of the rings
Dr Brookhouse, loves to peer back through time by examining the growth rings from trees. Yes, he’s a dendrochronologist. And he’s made an amazing discovery..
Research story
One small baby: one giant leap for genetic screening
One baby’s tragic death led to a $20-million trial to prevent similar cases.
Research story
Meet the psychologist curing migraines with therapy
If you're suffering from migraine, should you see a doctor about it – or a psychologist?
News
ANU researchers find new disease
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a new genetic disease and a method for detecting more unexplained medical conditions.
Impact story (giving)
Cricket Scholarship recipient puts his best foot forward
Lewis Evans is the 2018 recipient of the ANU Cricket Club Scholarship and is currently in his first year of studying for a Bachelor of Medical Science.
News
Collaboration the key to improving mental health services
A researcher from ANU is calling on our mental health sector to ensure people experiencing mental illness are more comprehensively involved in providing advice.
Research story
Doctors using children as interpreters for their parents is “child abuse”
Research from the ANU Medical School has found doctors are using children in refugee families as interpreters for their parents.
News
Medical diagnostic kit in development for remote communities
A scientist at ANU is developing a new just-add-water diagnostic kit for use in remote communities to detect malaria and other diseases.