Medicine & Health
Your source of information on the Medicine & Health Faculty Orientation
Welcome to UNSW Medicine & Health
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all commencing students!
Your student orientation gives you access to key information for successfully transitioning into our faculty and university life. Get essential information on classes, student services, key academic dates and opportunities that are available throughout your studies.
Term 1 2026 Orientation
UNSW Medicine & Health Undergraduate Faculty Welcome
Wednesday 11 February 2026 | 10am - 11am | Sir John Clancy Auditorium & Online
Discover the opportunities available to you as a UNSW Medicine & Health Student and hear from a range of speakers about student wellbeing, the library and academic skills. Plus, meet the Dean and faculty leadership!
Undergraduate School Welcomes
Tuesday 10 February - Wednesday 11 February
Hear from key academic staff, learn about your program requirements, ask questions and meet your classmates.
- School of Population Health: 12pm - 2pm, Tuesday 10 February. Register separately here.
- School of Biomedical Sciences: 1.15pm - 2pm, Tuesday 10 February. Register separately here.
- BMedMD: 1pm - 2pm, Wednesday 11 February
- School of Health Science: 11.30am - 12.30pm, Wednesday 11 February
- School of Optometry and Vision Science: 2pm - 3.30pm, Wednesday 11 February
UNSW Medicine & Health Postgraduate Faculty Welcome
Thursday 12 February 2026 | 3pm - 4pm | Seminar Room, Health Translation Hub & Online
Hear from key academic staff, learn about your program, ask questions and meet your peers.
Postgraduate School Welcomes
Thursday 12 February
Hear from key academic staff, learn about your program, ask questions and meet your peers.
- School of Population Health: 12pm - 2pm. Register separately here.
- Health Data Science: 4.30pm - 5.30pm.
- Forensic Mental Health: 4pm - 5pm.
- School of Optometry and Vision Science: 4pm - 5pm.
See also
Join the UNSW Medical Society (MedSoc)
MedSoc is the peak representative body for medical students at UNSW. See what's on and get connected!
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