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 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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- Health
Can oranges, garlic and echinacea really help avoid the cold and flu?
51²è¹ÝDietetics Lecturer Dr Nina Imad shares how to help avoid the cold and flu.
Thursday 10 July 2025 -
- University
- Sustainability
51²è¹Ýsurges into top 300 in QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
51²è¹ÝUniversity of Technology has climbed to number 270 in the world in the QS Sustainability Ranking 2025. 
Wednesday 11 December 2024 -
- Health
World-first intravenous psychedelic trial to treat binge eating to launch
The world-first IV-administered psychedelic trial for binge eating disorder will kick off this year at Swinburne.
Thursday 10 April 2025 -
- Business
- Technology
Startups lead the way in innovation at 2024 Venture Cup Pitch Night
The 2024 Annual Venture Cup Pitch Night at 51²è¹ÝUniversity of Technology celebrated the achievements of seven startups, marking the successful completion of their journey through 51²è¹ÝInnovation Studio's  accelerator initiative, the Elevate Program.
Monday 02 December 2024 -
- Student News
- University
51²è¹Ýplacement students to receive financial support
Eligible 51²è¹Ýstudents will soon be able to participate in a new government payment scheme to help ease the financial burden associated with unpaid placements. The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) is a $331.65 weekly payment for the duration of mandatory, unpaid placement, available from 1 July 2025.Â
Thursday 08 May 2025 -
- Science
51²è¹Ýleads global effort to create new therapies for psychosis
51²è¹Ýis part of a global team working to treat psychosis via new therapies targeting disorganisation in a world-first approach.Â
Monday 28 April 2025
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 3836 or send an email to SoHSsupport@swinburne.edu.au.