School of Human Sciences
Discovering what is it to be human
The School of Human Sciences is a large multi-disciplinary School with research and teaching focused on better understanding what it is to be human, from our structure, function, development and genetics, to adaptation, performance and evolution.
Our students are provided with a fundamental interdisciplinary understanding of human function and the manner in which it adapts to challenging and disruptive change. Our graduates become innovative and integrative scientific thinkers, whose careers can be found in fields relating to human structure, development and performance.
As a School, we deliver master's courses in Anatomical Sciences, Biological Arts, Biomedical Science, Clinical Audiology, Exercise Science, Health Science, Human Biology, and Work Health and Safety. We operate majors in Anatomy and Human Biology, Exercise and Health, Sport Science, and Physiology, contributing to other majors in Biomedical Science and Neuroscience, and Medical Science. We also play a key role in delivery of doctorate programs in medicine, dental medicine and podiatric medicine.
13th in the world for Anatomy and Physiology (QS 2018)
20th in the world for Sport Science (ARWU 2017)
21st in the world for Exercise and Sport Science (QS 2018)
Welcome to the School of Human Sciences at UWA. An incredibly diverse School, we teach into six majors and research topics ranging from the sub-cellular control of gene expression to human ecology, with everything in between from the perspective of Anatomy and Physiology in human biology and performance.
Associate Professor Shane Maloney
Head of School, School of Human Sciences
Our research
Courses
Accreditations
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology is a National University Course Accreditation Program (NUCAP) accredited course. Graduates may apply to Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) within two years of completing the course for credentialing as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP).

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Centres and groups
Facilities
The School of Human Sciences is home to a range of facilities which support world-class research and teaching activities.
Cell and Molecular Life Facility
The Cell and Molecular Life Facility teaches and supports research staff and students using advanced molecular biology techniques.
Histology
UWA’s Histology Laboratory produces high-quality work for teaching and research purposes within the University and broader scientific community.
Imaging @ Science
Imaging at Science is a leading WA biological imaging facility with specialised services in light microscopy, live cell imaging and confocal microscopy.
Research partners
The School of Human Sciences collaborates with several partners across industry.


Body Donation Program
You can donate your body for medical research through body donation, a program run by the School of Human Sciences at UWA. Your donation allows medical students to study real human bodies, a vital educational step in the process to becoming a professional doctor or other health professional.
Our staff
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