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Health Services on Campus



HEALTH SERVICES ON KENSINGTON CAMPUS

  • UNSW Health Service

    The University Health Service is a general medical practice located on the Kensington campus, providing general medical practice, psychiatric services and dental facilities to students, staff, dependants and visitors. Students are encouraged to consult this service for advice on health matters.

    There are male and female doctors available for consultation. There are also part time psychiatrists and a part-time orthopaedic surgeon who see patients on referral. Opening hours are as follows: during sessions, 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 5:00pm Friday; during vacations, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
    Tel: 9385 5425

    When necessary, students are referred for specialist, hospital or community care. International students using this service will be charged the scheduled fee and are expected to pay at the time of consultation by cash or credit card. This fee can then be recovered through the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) provider.
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  • Dental Surgery

    There is a private dental practice, which provides dental treatment for students. It is located with the University Health Service on the ground floor of the Quadrangle.
    Tel: 9313 6228.
     
  • Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic
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    Physiotherapy services for back and neck pain, study and work overuse injuries and sports injuries are available at Level 2 of Unigym on Kensington campus.
    Tel: 9385 6482.
     
  • The School of Optometry offers a range of services such as:
    • General eye examinations
    • Colour vision assessment
    • Orthoptics
    • Contact lens fittings
    • After care by appointment
 
 
Note: Pharmaceuticals and other personal health care products can be purchased from one of two pharmacies located on the Kensington Campus.