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 -
Professor Monica Thielking
Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences -
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 -
Jenny Ng
Executive Assistant to the Dean, School of Health Sciences
Latest news
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- Science
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No, you shouldn’t wash raw chicken before cooking it. So why do people still do it?
Food safety authorities and regulators around the world recommend you don’t wash raw poultry before cooking. That’s because washing chicken can splash dangerous bacteria around the kitchen. It’s best just to thoroughly cook the chicken without washing it, so it is safe to eat.
Friday 06 January 2023 -
- Technology
- Health
Co-designing assistive technologies with those living with disabilities
Swinburne researcher Hana Philips is looking to change the way assistive technologies are developed.
Thursday 18 May 2023 -
- Health
What are dead hangs? What are the shoulder pain risks and how do I do them safely?
You might have seen media articles or fitness influencers online urging people to do “dead hangs”, where one hangs loosely from a bar – usually with feet off the floor. The goal is usually to improve upper-body strength and shoulder stability, or stretch out muscles around the shoulder.
Friday 21 April 2023 -
- Social Affairs
- Health
Homelessness today sees workers and families with nowhere stable to live. No wonder their health is suffering
During the current housing affordability crisis, we’re seeing people who work and families with children becoming homeless or living in unstable housing. They may be living in a motel room, vehicle, tent or caravan park. They may be on a friend’s couch or on the street.
Friday 05 May 2023 -
- Health
Using storytelling to reduce ageism in the community
A Swinburne-led project is using digital storytelling to prevent ageism, which can lead to elder abuse.Monday 24 February 2020 -
- Health
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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.