Clinical Science Program

The Clinical Science Program at Victoria University (VU) sits within the College of Sport, Health and Engineering.

With specialised health clinics located on campus, we have created opportunities for you to gain supervised work experience while you study. This program area is responsible for supporting and guiding students who are studying counselling, psychology and dermal sciences.

Industry partnerships

VU's Industry Connections - Health & Biomedicine - Transcript

The equipment that we have and the access to supervisors with a lot of knowledge is fantastic.

Helena Jingwi — Bachelor of Dermal Sciences

Helena's story

Courses we offer

Browse our psychology and dermal therapy study areas to find the course of your dreams.

Psychology

Develop your knowledge of human behaviour, motivation and relationships, and gain expertise in social research methods. In addition to our undergraduate courses, we have masters programs in professional, clinical and community psychology.

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Dermal therapy

Make a difference in people's lives with a career in dermal science, the study of acute and chronic skin conditions. Our courses are designed to prepare you for work, and are taught by industry-connected teachers who are experts in the field.

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All health & biomedicine courses

Browse the full range of health-related courses offered at Victoria University, including those offered by other programs.

Find: course delivery plans | psychology fieldwork

Research

If you are interested in undertaking a research degree at Victoria University, explore our related research programs.

Our people

Our staff are experts in their fields, and offer practical skills from years of professional practice.

Program lead Professor Jenny Sharples

Discipline leads:

Dermal Sciences lead: Samantha Reeve
Psychology lead: Professor Jenny Sharples

Dermal therapy

Discipline	Staff	Contact
Dermal Therapy	Jennifer Byrne	jennifer.byrne@vu.edu.au
Dermal Therapy	Claire Coulstock	claire.coulstock@vu.edu.au
Dermal Therapy	Linda Grabowski	linda.grabowski@vu.edu.au
Dermal Therapy	Frank Perri	frank.perri@vu.edu.au
Dermal Therapy	Samantha Reeve	samantha.reeve@vu.edu.au
Dermal Therapy	Claire Simpson	claire.simpson@vu.edu.au
Dermal Therapy	Mariana Vukic	mariana.vukic@vu.edu.au

Psychology

Discipline	Staff	Contact
Psychology	Michelle Ball	michelle.ball@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Laurie Chapin	laurie.chapin@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Linda Chiodo	linda.chiodo@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Monika Coceski	monika.coceski1@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Kara Dadswell	kara.dadswell@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Jo Doley	jo.doley@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Peter Gill	peter.gill@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Darren Hocking	darren.hocking@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Warwick Hosking	warwick.hosking@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Gavin Ivey	gavin.ivey@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Andrew Jago	andrew.jago@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Romana Morda	romana.morda@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Monika Naslund	monika.naslund@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Sophia Papailiadis	sophia.papailiadis@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Keis Ohtsuka	keis.ohtsuka@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Amy Quayle	amy.quayle@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Imogen Rehm	imogen.rehm@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Jessica Scarfo	jessica.burlak@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Jenny Sharples	jenny.sharples@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Kim Shearson	kim.shearson@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Bruce Walmsley	bruce.walmsley@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Melissa Kirkovski	melissa.kirkovski@vu.edu.au
Psychology	Kyli Hedrick	kyli.hedrick@vu.edu.au

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