
Faculty of Health news

CDU leads nation as first pharmacy graduates earn ‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ title
Charles Darwin University (CDU) pharmacy graduates have become the first in Australia to be awarded the title of ‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ following accreditation changes announced by the Federal Government in late 2024.

CDU to expand allied health services in Darwin
Territorians will be able to access a greater variety of allied health services with the expansion of the Northern Territory’s first and only professionally supervised, student-delivered, multidisciplinary health centre.
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Mask on or off? Study uncovers effects of face masks on stuttering
A study by Charles Darwin University has leveraged the unique context of mandatory mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic to explore the relationship between stuttering, anxiety-related safety behaviours, and the challenge of maintaining open communication.
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Medical program is one step closer
Charles Darwin University will soon begin educating the next generation of Territory doctors with the CDU Menzies Medical Program to commence in 2025.
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CDU Casuarina Open Day to shine a light on new opportunities
Charles Darwin University (CDU) will host its 2024 Open Day at its Casuarina Campus this Saturday to give Territorians a peak at what the University has to offer.
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“What attracts audiences to pornography?” Study sheds light on online audience’s state of mind
New research conducted at Charles Darwin University is among the first to consider the role of ‘content creators’ within the modern pornography landscape.
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Allied Health Expo gives students hope for future Territory careers
Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Northern Territory’s health sector are joining forces to help allied health students forge their career paths to support better health outcomes for Territorians.
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CDU set to deliver doctors for the Territory
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) goal of educating homegrown doctors is now a reality with the Federal Government granting $24.5 million to establish the CDU Menzies Medical Program.
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Private midwifery practices will boost the workforce and provide better care
A new study by Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Molly Wardaguga Research Centre has shown that Australian private midwifery programs have achieved better outcomes for women and their babies compared to the Australian national average.
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First Nations health graduate leads the way in mastering CDU double degree
Teegan Wattam is carving history with every step she takes across the graduation stage this week. It will be the first time a First Nations graduate has received Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech and Language Therapy at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
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