Overview
The Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre (BPsyC) brings together different disciplines with common interests in biopsychosocial factors associated with the healthy and dysfunctional human mind and brain.
Our research staff are actively involved in teaching and engaged with industry and the community. Our partnerships and collaborations promote innovative solutions to scientific and community concerns.
Our state of the art equipment includes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Magnetoencephalography (MEG), electroencephalography (EEG), trans-cranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a radiofrequency (RF) laboratory,a computer-assisted interview facility (CATI), and a national internet-based psychological assessment & treatment centre (National e-Therapy Centre; NeTC).
Flagship Research Groups
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Clinical and Health Flagship
Focuses on understanding and treating psychological and general health disorders with a focus on health and wellbeing. -
Cognitive Neurosciences and Brain Dynamics Flagship
Focuses on brain functions, structures, connectivity & dynamics utilising Swinburne's structural and functional imaging infrastructure. -
Clinical Disorders and Abnormal Psychology Flagship
Focuses on understanding and treating psychological dysfunction, and improving outcomes for people suffering mental health and cognitive disorders.
News and Events
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Neuroimaging facility opens
BPsyC has opened its new imaging facility incorporating state-of-the-art brain imaging machines. -
Clinic offers a 'virtual' helping hand
A sophisticated new open-access online psychology clinic is helping people with mental health disorders better manage their symptoms. -
Autism risk identified
Swinburne researchers identify a family history of pink disease is a significant risk factor for developing autism spectrum disorder. -
Free online treatment for OCD sufferers
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) sufferers will be able to access free online treatment.
Study Options
Our research staff come from a wide range of disciplines and are actively involved in teaching in undergraduate, postgraduate, research and training programs within the University.
This teaching/research nexus exposes students at all levels to BPsyC researchers and often leads to our students exploring the options of undertaking research degrees and pursuing careers in research.
The links below will let you explore some of the areas and programs our researchers are involved in teaching.