School of Health Sciences
Our practical-focused courses and strong industry links provide students with a real-world focus to their studies.
The School of Health Sciences brings together Swinburne's renowned teaching and research capacity in the areas of biomedical science and statistics, nursing and allied health, psychology, nutrition, health promotion, public and environmental health, and exercise and sport science. Our teaching is underpinned by our internationally recognised research, giving our students access to the latest developments in their disciplines for an authentic learning experience.
Our departments, centres and clinics
Explore our courses
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Health
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Psychology
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Nursing
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Nutrition and Dietetics
School leadership
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Distinguished Professor James Ogloff AM
Dean, School of Health Sciences -
Professor Joanne Williams
Associate Dean, Research -
Professor Amanda Benson
Associate Dean, Education -
Professor Sharon Brownie
Director, Health Strategy and Partnership -
Professor Roger Hughes
Chair, Department of Nursing and Allied Health, Discipline Lead, Dietetics -
Associate Professor Diane Sivasubramaniam
Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences; Program Leader, Public Interest Technology -
Associate Professor Jason Howitt
Chair, Department of Health Sciences and Biostatistics -
Professor Michael Daffern
Director, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science -
Professor Tom Johnstone
Director, Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences
Latest news
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- Technology
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New MedTechVic prototypes to transform everyday lives of people with a disability
Swinburne’s MedTechVic has revealed three new prototypes designed through the joint Health-led Manufacturing Innovation Program, in partnership with the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre and Safer Care Victoria
Friday 19 July 2024 -
- Health
- Education
Dissociation is a common trauma response among many who seek therapy, but only one in five psychologists can accurately identify symptoms
New Swinburne research has found that four in five Australian psychologists have gaps in their knowledge on dissociation and cannot accurately identify dissociation symptoms.
Friday 21 June 2024 -
- Health
- Technology
Clinical Innovation Fellowships develop creative solutions to Australia’s healthcare challenges
MedTechVic is gearing up to begin its fourth year of the Clinical Innovation Fellowship Program (CIFP), following the highly successful third round in 2023.
Wednesday 19 June 2024 -
- Student News
Swinburne international alum inspiring change together with her guide dog Elke
Since graduating, Swinburne alum Cassandra Chiu has established her own counselling practice and guide dog organisation, is an international social advocate for people with disabilities and is an author of ‘A Place for Us’.
Monday 07 March 2022 -
- Health
Swinburne ready to kick goals with Yarra Junior Football League partnership
As a major partner of the league, Swinburne will support the Yarra Junior Football League with research into key areas such as participation, concussion research, personal development and mental health
Wednesday 10 May 2023 -
- Social Affairs
- Health
Swinburne leads world-first medical cannabis driving trial
Swinburne researchers are spearheading a world-first trial to evaluate whether patients can drive safely while on prescribed medical cannabis
Tuesday 28 May 2024
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 3836 or send an email to SoHSsupport@swinburne.edu.au.