Welcome to the Faculty of Health
Meet faculty staff and find out about the prominent professors and lecturers who could be teaching you. Our staff address major physical and mental health problems facing individuals, communities and healthcare systems, working in collaboration with leading national and international research partners.
Deakin’s Faculty of Health is one of Australia’s leading health faculties. By taking a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to addressing critical issues in clinical and public health, our teaching and research has the potential to transform the lives of millions of people.
Deakin Distinguished Professor Rachel Huxley
Executive Dean of Health
Why study health at Deakin
We deliver practical and applied learning opportunities across each of our five schools. Our extensive partner network provides several benefits for students and researchers, while our on-campus facilities allow students to consolidate their learning in supportive environments that simulate industry settings.
Industry focus
Our emphasis on industry partnerships also ensures our courses remain relevant and responsive to an evolving industry. Each of our schools offer a diverse range of professional placement opportunities, so our students graduate work ready, with strong employment prospects.
State-of-the art facilities
In world-class facilities our students have access to engaging learning and research opportunities, preparing them for the real world. Faculty students and researchers have access to the most advanced equipment available in the sport science, food and nutrition, nursing and midwifery, medicine and health fields.
#1 sport science school*
Ranked #1 sport science school in the world for three years running, the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a leader in its field. Learn or research with a world leader and distinguish yourself during Australia’s golden decade of sporting events.
School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
See yourself as a sport scientist, food scientist or working to combat chronic health conditions? With a unique combined focus on both nutrition and sport science, our school has the advanced facilities, expertise and support you need to achieve your goals.
School of Health and Social Development
Deakin’s School of Health and Social Development is committed to making a difference through innovative teaching and research that advances community health and wellbeing. Our emphasis on employability means you’ll be equipped with extensive workplace experience and in-depth knowledge across diverse topics.
Top 1% for public health^
Deakin is ranked in the world’s top 150 universities for our public health academic and research excellence. Our courses and research actively address current and emerging health challenges at a community and global level.
School of Medicine
With a focus on rural, regional and Indigenous health services, the School of Medicine is shaping a new, brighter future for Australia’s growing rural population. As a student, this prepares you for a varied career in medicine, medical imaging or optometry, no matter where you decide to live – city, country or abroad.
I've found my courses to be engaging and thought-provoking. There's a good mix of theory and practical application, which has helped me to develop both my academic knowledge and my practical skills.
Mo Al-Ameri
Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry and Doctor of Medicine
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Learn with a world leader, ranked #16 in the world for nursing.# Complete with the latest state-of-the-art simulated environments, teachers who are experts in their field and extensive work placement options, Deakin's School of Nursing and Midwifery supports you to provide high-quality patient care as a nurse or midwife.
Benefit from our nursing and midwifery partnerships
Our school has strong established partnerships with major Victorian healthcare services. This provides students access to a range of placement experiences, while ensuring our teaching and research is industry-informed.
The experiences I gain open doors to career opportunities and give me a greater understanding of the field of psychology. Deakin has long-standing relationships with many organisations, which is helpful when considering my future.
Fenella McCall
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
School of Psychology
Study at Deakin's School of Psychology and you’ll have a wide range of careers to choose from. Our forward-thinking school realises the significant potential of a psychology and mental health degree, and prepares you for diverse professions.
Pathways and programs to get you into health
Our faculty emphasises the importance of Indigenous and regional health care, and we provide several pathways for students from these backgrounds to study a health degree.
Indigenous Entry Stream
In partnership with the National Indigenous Knowledge Education Research Innovation (NIKERI) Institute, Deakin’s Indigenous Entry Stream offers entry streams exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study an optometry, medical imaging, medicine or psychological science honours degree.
Regional and Remote Entry Scheme
Our Regional and Remote Entry Scheme is designed to address workforce shortages outside of the cities. If you are a regionally based Year 12 student, you may be eligible for a points adjustment to study a degree in sport science, medical imaging, nutrition science, occupational therapy, social work or optometry.
Deakin Rural Health
Deakin Rural Health (DRH) offers programs that assist both students and health professionals undertaking placements or working in rural Victoria. Whether you're a current Deakin student, studying elsewhere, or a working professional, we have a range of services that can help you make a greater contribution to the regional Victorian health sector.
Our research
The Faculty of Health places high emphasis on solutions-led research. Our three research institutes, two strategic research centres and numerous specialist units work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.
Industry and community partnerships
The Faculty of Health has hundreds of successful partnerships across government departments, hospitals, research institutes, businesses and community groups.
Footnotes
*ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021, 2022, 2023
^ShanghaiRanking's Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022
#ShanghaiRanking's Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023
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