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 Roger Hughes
Chair, Department of Nursing and Allied Health -
Associate Professor Monica Thielking
Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences -
Associate Professor Jason Howitt
Chair, Department of Health Sciences and Biostatistics -
Professor Andrew Pipingas
Director of Centre of Human Psychopharmacology and Head of Ageing Studies -
Professor Greg Murray
Director, Centre for Mental Health -
Associate Professor Jordy Kaufman
Academic Director, Research Training -
Jenny Ng
Executive Officer, School of Health Sciences
Latest news
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- Health
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Getting on the same wavelength with community mental health
A new radio program developed by Swinburne's Department of Psychological Services and Radio Eastern FM is making waves in the local community.
Wednesday 20 April 2022 -
- Student News
- Health
Simone’s career reboot: from IT to nursing
When Simone realised she could never do her corporate job on a part-time basis, a switch to studying nursing opened up a new a world of personal fulfilment and work-life balance.
Thursday 12 May 2022 -
- Health
Interactive dummies deliver the smarts for next-gen nurses
In the future, nurses will need enhanced digital health technology and leadership skills. And they’ll be needed in much higher numbers. Here’s how Swinburne is helping with both of those things.
Thursday 12 May 2022 -
- Health
- Science
Australia’s biggest research trial using psychedelics to treat depression to commence in 2023
Swinburne has signed a $5 million clinical trial research agreement with Woke Pharmaceuticals to embark on Australia’s biggest research trial examining the promise of the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, called ‘psilocybin’, in tackling treatment-resistant depression.
Monday 30 January 2023 -
- Design
- Technology
- Health
Student videos guide cancer patients through treatment
Swinburne students have created motion design videos with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre to improve the patient experience by helping them prepare for their treatment.
Tuesday 03 January 2023 -
- Health
- Science
First exercise and sport science graduates land roles with industry partner
Jacob Simpson and Jessica Toone are among the first cohort to graduate from Swinburne’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and have secured jobs with global physiotherapy and strength training organisation Kieser, one of Swinburne’s industry partners who focus on strength for health.
Wednesday 03 February 2021
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 3836 or send an email to SoHSsupport@swinburne.edu.au.