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 ºìõ¹åÉçÇø'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 Sharon Brownie
Director, Health Strategy and Partnership -
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
Latest news
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- University
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ºìõ¹åÉçÇø celebrates 2025 School Teaching Excellence Awards winners
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø has announced the 2025 recipients of its annual School Teaching Excellence Awards. This year, 27 educators have been awarded for their excellence in delivering innovative assessment design and teaching strategies, building industry-engaged curricula, and enhancing student engagement through unique and authentic learning experiences.
Tuesday 14 October 2025 -
- Health
Australia’s first research trial using psychedelics to treat depression produces promising findings
Promising findings have emerged from Australia’s first research trial using psychedelics to treat depression at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø.
Tuesday 14 October 2025 -
- Health
- Media and Communication
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø’s new learning hub boosts hands-on health education
Minister Tierney has officially opened ºìõ¹åÉçÇø’s state-of-the-art Integrated Health and Technology Learning Hub.Â
Wednesday 08 October 2025 -
- Social Affairs
- Health
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø leads world-first medical cannabis driving trial
ºìõ¹åÉçÇø researchers are spearheading a world-first trial to evaluate whether patients can drive safely while on prescribed medical cannabis
Tuesday 28 May 2024 -
- Health
World-first disease progression model offers new hope for muscular dystrophy patients
Patients with a common type of muscular dystrophy will benefit from a world-first AI powered disease progression model with ‘life-changing’ implications, using advanced MRI imaging at ºìõ¹åÉçÇø University of Technology.
Friday 05 September 2025 -
- Health
94% of older Australians say home gardening space is extremely important, so why isn’t it part of housing crisis discussions?
94 per cent of older Australians say having gardening space where they live is extremely important, according to a new ºìõ¹åÉçÇø report.
Monday 15 September 2025
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 3836 or send an email to SoHSsupport@swinburne.edu.au.