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.
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Health

Psychology

Nursing

Nutrition and Dietetics
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Health
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Psychology
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Nursing
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Nutrition and Dietetics
School leadership

Distinguished Professor James Ogloff AM

Professor Joanne Williams

Professor Amanda Benson

Professor Sharon Brownie

Julie Shaw

Professor Rebecca Lane

Associate Professor Diane Sivasubramaniam

Associate Professor Jason Howitt

Professor Michael Daffern

Professor Greg Murray
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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 -
Associate 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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- Media and Communication
Real connections and support at Swinburne helping Tony succeed
Swinburne University of Technology’s Moondani Toombadool Centre has helped Bachelor of Nursing student Tony Ryder find cultural connection and community 3000km from home.

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- Student News
Celebrating our amazing nursing students and alumni
We celebrate our amazing nursing students and alumni who've used their training to make significant contributions to the community.

- Health
- University
Swinburne educator excellence recognised in Australian Awards for University Teaching
Swinburne educators Dr Faith Kwa, Associate Professor Junhua Xiao, Dr Jessica Mackelprang and Dr James Williams were recognised for their teaching excellence in Health Sciences for thr 2024 Australian Awards for University Teaching.

- Social Affairs
- Health
Swinburne leads world-first medical cannabis driving trial
Swinburne researchers are spearheading a world-first trial to evaluate whether patients can drive safely while on prescribed medical cannabis

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- Health
Swinburne artist featurette expands beyond the screen frame in THE LUME Melbourne
The Van Gogh experience returns to THE LUME Melbourne showcasing a new artist featurette by Swinburne’s award-winning digital artist and Senior Lecturer James Berrett.

- Health
- Science
Medical cannabis mysteries to be unlocked by new five-year NHMRC project
A new Swinburne-led medical cannabis investigation aims to help close the knowledge gap surrounding the drug and its potential in society.
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- University
- Media and Communication
Real connections and support at Swinburne helping Tony succeed
Swinburne University of Technology’s Moondani Toombadool Centre has helped Bachelor of Nursing student Tony Ryder find cultural connection and community 3000km from home.
Wednesday 25 September 2024 -
- University
- Student News
Celebrating our amazing nursing students and alumni
We celebrate our amazing nursing students and alumni who've used their training to make significant contributions to the community.
Friday 10 May 2024 -
- Health
- University
Swinburne educator excellence recognised in Australian Awards for University Teaching
Swinburne educators Dr Faith Kwa, Associate Professor Junhua Xiao, Dr Jessica Mackelprang and Dr James Williams were recognised for their teaching excellence in Health Sciences for thr 2024 Australian Awards for University Teaching.
Tuesday 25 February 2025 -
- Social Affairs
- Health
Swinburne leads world-first medical cannabis driving trial
Swinburne researchers are spearheading a world-first trial to evaluate whether patients can drive safely while on prescribed medical cannabis
Tuesday 28 May 2024 -
- Media and Communication
- Health
Swinburne artist featurette expands beyond the screen frame in THE LUME Melbourne
The Van Gogh experience returns to THE LUME Melbourne showcasing a new artist featurette by Swinburne’s award-winning digital artist and Senior Lecturer James Berrett.
Friday 20 December 2024 -
- Health
- Science
Medical cannabis mysteries to be unlocked by new five-year NHMRC project
A new Swinburne-led medical cannabis investigation aims to help close the knowledge gap surrounding the drug and its potential in society.
Wednesday 26 February 2025
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 3836 or send an email to SoHSsupport@swinburne.edu.au.