School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences focuses on providing practical solutions to global health issues.

Welcome to School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

We are a community of around 180 staff and more than 6,000 students, committed to preparing the next generation of health and biomedical professionals through high-quality education, applied learning and strong industry engagement.

Our approach to education is grounded in real-world experience. Through clinical placements, industry-connected learning and hands-on training in purpose-built facilities, students develop the practical skills, professional capability and confidence required to transition into the health and biomedical workforce.

Our teaching is underpinned by an evidence-based approach, with a strong focus on translating scientific knowledge into practice. We work closely with industry, healthcare providers and community organisations to ensure our graduates are workforce-ready and equipped to respond to evolving health challenges and service needs.

We partner extensively with industry, business and government, both locally and internationally. If you are interested in learning more or partnering with us, we encourage you to connect with our Executive team via our industry and research page.

Ross Vlahos, Dean of School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

Why study Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT?

Our approach to education is grounded in real-world experience, integrating clinical placements, industry-connected learning and hands-on training in purpose-built facilities. Through this applied model, students develop the practical skills, professional capability and confidence required to transition successfully into the health and biomedical workforce, supported by strong partnerships with industry, healthcare providers and community organisations.

Our teaching areas

The School delivers education across Clinical Sciences, Health Sciences and Medical Sciences, with a strong emphasis on applied learning and industry integration.

Explore our programs

Clinical Sciences

Medical Sciences

Health Sciences

News

Researchers launch project to improve autism detection and care for children born preterm

Health

03 Jun 2026

RMIT experts will contribute to MICRO-NEST, a €6 million ($9.8 million) Horizon Europe project applying innovative approaches to identify markers of autism in children born before 37 weeks of gestation.

Immune system overreaction linked to deadly flu in pregnancy

Health

15 May 2026

Researchers have discovered why influenza can lead to life-threatening complications during pregnancy, as Australia prepares for the flu season.

New technology helps flat-faced dogs breathe easy 

Health

23 Apr 2026

Scientists have developed an injectable therapy that helps clear blocked airways in flat-faced dogs.

European research lays the groundwork for future stem cell clinical trials

Health

11 Feb 2026

RMIT has contributed to an international consortium exploring how human mesenchymal stem cells could help to repair brain injury in children born preterm.

Contact

Current student enquiries

RMIT Connect Student Portal
Student enquiries: +61 3 9925 5000

Postal address

School of Health and Biomedical Sciences GPO Box 2476
Melbourne, Victoria, 3001

Executive Office

Address: 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Location:Melbourne City Campus, Building 14, Level 10
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

School of Health and Biomedical Sciences