Dr. Alice Huang

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Biography

Alice Huang is an education-focused lecturer at the University of Sydney in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. Her research interests encompass science education and student support, with a focus on educational design, particularly in the context of teaching and assessment for large, diverse cohorts. She completed her Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education) and is an Advance Senior Fellow (SFHEA). Alice attained her PhD in biochemistry at the University of Sydney, where she studied the role of the calcium-sensing receptor in controlling 25-hydroxyvitamin D 3 1α-hydroxylase mRNA and protein expression. In her role, Alice has developed effective strategies to enhance student learning and support, especially in large class settings. She has created online tools to support biochemistry education designed to promote active learning and has incorporated AI tools to foster a deeper understanding of concepts. She coordinates biochemistry and genetics units, placing emphasis on experimental design and troubleshooting skills among students.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW

Education-focused lecturer in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.

Courses

BCMB2001/MEDS2003 - Biochemistry Molecular Biology GEGE2001 - Genetics Genomics GEGE2901 - Genetics Genomics (Advanced)

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.