
UWA Open Night: Health, Biomedical Sciences and Psychology
24/09/2025If you’re a current high school student interested in biomedical sciences, biochemistry and molecular biology, genetics, human sciences, nursing, optometry, public health, psychology, podiatry, or social work – dreaming of a future in health, biomedical sciences, or psychology this event is perfect for you!
An interactive event experience to spark your passion and curiosity for the human body, the mind, and health science.
On the night, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in our UWA community, connect with academics and students, and explore the hands-on learning opportunities available to you at UWA.
Where health journeys begin
- Meet lecturers and researchers who are at the forefront of research and teaching
- Chat with students and hear directly about their life at UWA
- Get hands-on with exciting interactive activities in health, biomedical sciences and psychology
- Explore The Bayliss Building, our cutting-edge facility that enables our world-class research and study
What to expect on the night
- 5.45pm – Check-in with our friendly team
- 6pm – Join us for a student-led presentation, to hear from current students about their journey through uni life
- 6.30–8pm – Explore hands-on activities at The Bayliss Building, from dissecting and suturing to VR brain demos and healthcare simulations. Test your lungs, scan your feet, explore DNA and cancer cells, and connect with our academics and students across health, biomedical sciences, and psychology
- 8pm – Event concludes
Dive headfirst into discovery – from dissecting real anatomy, simulating life-saving healthcare scenarios, trying on EEG headsets or VR goggles, or speaking with our students and academics shaping the future of health at the #1 uni in WA (QS 2026).
Complimentary light refreshments will be provided.