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Faculty of Health research
Transforming health and wellbeing outcomes for all
Do life-changing research with a PhD
Our health research drives real-world change – from revolutionising healthcare systems and making groundbreaking medical discoveries to advancing equitable health outcomes for all. By focusing on areas such as public health, mental health and chronic disease, our work informs policy, supports communities and helps shape better healthcare practices for the future.
Our groundbreaking research groups
The Faculty of Health is home to world-class research institutes, centres and groups who unite experts to focus on key health and wellbeing challenges.
Deakin Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Promoting active living, sport and nutrition to create healthier communities, reduce chronic conditions and shape impactful policies.
Deakin Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation
Improving the mental and physical health of individuals and populations, translating laboratory medical research into real-world solutions.
Deakin Institute for Health Transformation
Tapping into over 100 well-established partnerships to transform health systems, policies and outcomes for global communities.
Deakin Lifespan Institute
Conducting world-leading research on the developmental origins of mental health and disorders across the lifespan, from infancy to adulthood.
Begin your PhD with the right supervisor
Browse our list of leading health experts to match with the best supervisor in your field. Filter by field of research and click through to individual profiles to learn more about their expertise or find out if they’re available for supervision.
#1 sport science school worldwide
#14 in the world for nursing
Top 200 in the world for clinical medicine
#3 in Victoria for psychology
#3 in Victoria for biomedical research
#36 in the world of public health
Three Minute Thesis: Allegra Chajinsi Gaza
PhD candidate Allegra Chajinsi Gaza from Deakin's Faculty of Health presents an innovative and potentially life-saving approach to bowel cancer that examines cellular-level insights.
Featured health research projects
We collaborate with industry, government and community partners to transform health and wellbeing outcomes for all people.
Australian Temperament Project
A pioneering longitudinal study initiated in 1983, tracking the social and emotional development of over 2,400 Victorian families across three generations. Managed by Deakin Lifespan Institute, the project provides invaluable insights into the factors influencing mental health and wellbeing throughout the lifespan.
Partnership with Barwon Health
Deakin and Barwon Health have partnered for more than two decades, leading to the development of a highly skilled, future-ready health workforce comprising medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health clinicians, dedicated to serving local communities.
Research from our schools
Our researchers are renowned experts in their field who unlock new angles, solutions and ways of thinking. Learn more about the projects and world-class research being led by our schools.
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