School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

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

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Welcome to School of Health and Biomedical Sciences

With our strong interdisciplinary approach, links with industry and government, and purpose-built facilities, we strive to meet the changing needs of industry and employers.

We focus on teaching and research that is underpinned by an evidence based approach and a commitment to translating fundamental science into better health outcomes.

Our teaching areas

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences teaches across a wide range of disciplines and levels.

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Health Clinic

RMIT’s health teaching clinic offers quality Chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy and psychology services to RMT staff, students and the public.

Situated at University Hill in Bundoora, the clinic offers Chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy and psychology treatment to the public.

Research

The multidisciplinary nature of our scientific base offers unparalleled opportunities to conduct leading-edge health and biomedical research.

Our research focus

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences has three principle areas of research focus: Chronic disease, integrative healthcare and preventative healthcare.

Research programs

The School has established three major research programs to drive this research activity. These include: Chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases; Natural products health; Neurological development and disease.

Postgraduate research

Our postgraduate research programs provide a wide range of opportunities for postgraduate training in health and biomedical research.

Facilities

Modern, state-of-the-art facilities support the School's research capability.

News

Committed to making a difference

We provide practical training experiences and research opportunities that focus on practical solutions to global health issues.

Building 300, Health Clinic

Building 300, Health Clinic

The RMIT Health student-led Clinic offers Chinese medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy and psychology treatment to the public.
Wheelchair Rugby

Wheelchair Rugby

RMIT University researchers are working with wheelchair rugby players to try and find a better way to customise chairs to improve comfort and performance.
Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos

Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos

Professor Catherine Itsiopoulous leads the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT.

Contact

Contact us

Student enquiries: +61 3 9925 5000
Office: +61 3 9925 7395

Health Clinic

Address: 30 Janefield Drive, Bundoora

Location: Melbourne Bundoora campus
Phone:
 + 61 3 9925 7666
Fax: +61 3 9925 0511

Booking and appointments

Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 12 noon

People

The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences is led by distinguished professionals and leading academics with experience and research that spans biomedical sciences, allied health, and applied health.

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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 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

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.