School of Public Health and Human Biosciences
The School of Public Health and Human Biosciences includes the departments of public health, human biosciences, health information management and counselling and psychological health. We aim to improve the health of individuals and communities through excellence in teaching and research. Our programs are designed for clinicians, administrators and health researchers.
We support clinical courses across the Faculty by teaching core units in human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathology, health administration and management. Our work contributes to the education of nurses, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, prosthetists and orthotists, orthoptists, oral health professionals, social workers, counsellors, art therapists, health sector managers, administrators and medical scientists.
Research areas
The research program of the School of Public Health and Human Biosciences is centred on research in the core areas of:
- Chronic disease
- End of life care reform
- Environmental health
- Global health
- Health services management
- Health services policy and reform
- Occupational health and safety
- Public health rehabilitation
Departments
The School is comprised of the following departments:
The Bouverie Centre
The Bouverie Centre, Victoria’s Family Institute is a unique public institute located within La Trobe University’s Faculty of Health Sciences.
Our staff
Our academic staff are dedicated and experienced experts in the field, committed to producing relevant research and strong student learning outcomes.
