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c 1945
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Diploma of Applied Chemistry first taught at Yallourn Technical College (YTC) - first awarded in 1946.
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1968
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Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education established, based on tertiary division of YTC.
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c 1970
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Dr Brenton Groves appointed first Dean of the School of Applied Science, based on the Newborough campus.
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1971
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Introduction of Mathematics major sequence for Diploma of General Studies in the Social Sciences.
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1974
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Bachelor of Applied Sciences (multidisciplinary) introduced as award of Victorian Institute of Colleges (VIC) - majors in Applied Chemistry and Mathematics.
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1975
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BAppSc first offered in external study mode (off campus learning).
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1976
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New Applied Sciences facility (now building 2W) opened on Churchill campus.
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1978
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Physical Science (Applied Physics) major introduced in BAppSc.
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1979
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Mathematics discipline transfers to School of Applied Sciences from School of Business and General Studies.
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Mr Neil Terrill appointed Dean of Engineering and Applied Science.
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1981
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School of Applied Sciences established (as a separate entity from Engineering) with Barry Dunstan as Head.
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1982
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Operations Research and Computing Methods major introduced in BAppSc.
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1984
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Two-year Associate Diploma in Computing introduced.
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Final year of intake to Dip.App.Chem.
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Opening of Victorian Brown Coal Corporation research facility on campus.
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1985
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Applied Biology (Biochemistry and Microbiology) major introduced in BAppSc.
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1986
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New laboratories for Bioscience, Microbiology and Physical Sciences opened at Gippsland campus at Churchill.
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Diploma of Applied Sciences (Nursing) commenced within School of Applied Science.
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1988
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Responsibility for Nursing courses transferred to new School of Health Sciences.
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Reaccreditation of BAppSc, now providing majors in Applied Biology, Applied Chemistry, Mathematics, Operations Research and Information Management, and Physical Science.
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1990
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GIAE becomes Monash University College Gippsland (on 1st July).
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Double degree in Science and Business introduced.
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1993
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Transition to Monash University Gippsland campus (on 1st January).
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1995
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Associate Professor Martin A Hooper appointed Head of School of Applied Science.
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Responsibility for computing discipline transferred to new Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology as part of Faculty of Information Technology.
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Psychology section of School of Humanities and Social Sciences joins Applied Science, but retains formal links with Department of Psychology.
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1996
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Science related activities at Peninsula join the School of Applied Science.
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1997
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First Ph.D. theses completed in School of Applied Sciences are successfully submitted.
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Double awards in science (with Casey Institute of TAFE) introduced on Berwick campus.
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New double degrees of science with Arts (communication), Arts (journalism) and Computing introduced.
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New double degree of BAppSc/BA(Soc.Sci) introduced on Peninsula campus.
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1998
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Name change from School of Applied Sciences to Gippsland School of Applied Sciences.
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Transition to BSc award from BAppSc.
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2000
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Diploma in Wine Technology and Marketing introduced on Peninsula campus, jointly with David Syme School of Business.
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2001
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Professor Ron Dickson appointed Head of School of Applied Sciences.
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2002
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Professor Sam Adeloju appointed Head of School of Applied Sciences and Professor of Chemical and Environmental Sciences from December.
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New Applied Sciences research facility in building 2W opened in December.
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2003
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New postgraduate research facility building 3W opened mid-year.
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The School of Applied Sciences and School of Engineering merge to become the School of Applied Sciences and Engineering
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