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
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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 -
Julie Shaw
Department Chair, Nursing (acting) -
Professor Rebecca Lane
Department Chair, Allied Health -
Professor Diane Sivasubramaniam
Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences; Program Leader: Public Interest Technology -
Associate Professor Jason Howitt
Chair, Department of Biomedical, Health and Exercise Sciences -
Professor Michael Daffern
Director, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science -
Professor Greg Murray
Acting Director, Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences
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Swinburne highly cited researchers reach the top in 12 fields
Ten Swinburne academics have been named on the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, released by Clarivate
Tuesday 02 December 2025 -
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$1.2m ARC funding to boost national X-ray spectroscopy capability through Swinburne and QUT partnership
Swinburne has secured $1.2 million in the latest Australian Research Council Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities scheme round
Tuesday 02 December 2025 -
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Swinburne and Bionics Institute announce strategic alliance to accelerate medical device research
The Bionics Institute will partner with Swinburne University of Technology in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to accelerate the development of life-changing medical devices.
Thursday 13 November 2025 -
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Swinburne’s Mobile Innovation Lab hits the road
Swinburne’s Mobile Innovation Lab is a cutting-edge mobile facility designed for research, industry collaboration, STEM education, training and outreach.
Thursday 06 November 2025 -
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Online child sexual exploitation is a rising but misunderstood threat. Here's what the experts want you to know.
Swinburne’s Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science is working to reduce the serious crime that impacts the victims for life, filling in major knowledge gaps on who perpetrates online child sexual exploitation.
Wednesday 05 November 2025 -
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New online hub supports improved employment for people with disability
Australia’s Centre for Inclusive Employment has launched a suite of online resources designed to increase employment for people with disability.
Monday 03 November 2025
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 3836 or send an email to SoHSsupport@swinburne.edu.au.