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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Professor Bruce Thompson
Dean, School of Health Sciences -
Professor Rachael McDonald
Chair, Department of Nursing and Allied Health; Program Leader, Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute -
Professor Joanne Williams
Chair, Department of Health Sciences and Biostatistics -
Associate Professor Monica Thielking
Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences -
Professor Greg Murray
Director, Centre for Mental Health -
Distinguished Professor James Ogloff
Director, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science -
Associate Professor Jason Howitt
Research Director, School of Health Sciences -
Dr Jennifer Beaudry
Academic Director, Research Training -
Virginia Neal
Executive Officer, School of Health Sciences
Latest news
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- Health
Staying entertained and active this winter
Our Swinburne experts share their top tips on what to watch and read, and how to stay healthy and active during the cooler months.
Thursday 10 June 2021 -
- Health
Eating well during winter
Lecturer in Dietetics, Georgina Latimer, shares her tips for eating well during the cold winter months and her favourite winter warmer recipesWednesday 10 June 2020 -
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‘Boundless opportunities’ put Swinburne law graduate on top
Swinburne Law School graduate has received a prestigious Supreme Court Prize 2020 for his oustanding academic achievements while studying at Swinburne.Thursday 14 May 2020 -
- University
Student Adobe Digital Coaches are using storytelling to improve digital literacy
Swinburne students are being employed as Adobe Digital Coaches to share their knowledge and experience of Adobe applications with students and staffThursday 04 June 2020 -
- Health
Top tips to build your mental resilience
Professor Susan Rossell shares her top tips on how we can build our mental resilience and develop positive coping strategies as we settle into a new year
Tuesday 19 January 2021
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Contact the School of Health Sciences
For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 3836 or send an email to hsadmin@swinburne.edu.au.