Dr. Anneke Van Der Walt

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Biography

Associate Professor Anneke van der Walt is an academic neurologist specialized in multiple sclerosis, neuroimmunology, and neuro-ophthalmology. She leads the MS Neuro-ophthalmology Research Group in the School of Translational Medicine at Monash University. Having completed her undergraduate medical training in South Africa, she moved to Australia where she undertook specialist training in neurology and completed her PhD in neuroscience under the supervision of notable professors. Her postdoctoral training added depth to her expertise in neuroimmunology, substantially contributing to her research portfolio, which focuses on digital biomarkers in MS. A/Prof van der Walt has actively supervised numerous students and postdoctoral fellows, while her research has gained recognition, amassing citations and funding from various educational and medical entities.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2017-11-30 — Present

University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia

Oversaw clinical education for medical students and conducted research on neurophysiology.

Consultant Neuroophthalmologist

2008-02-01 — Present

Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital • Melbourne, Australia

Provided clinical consultations and specialized in neuro-ophthalmological conditions.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.