Dr. Brendan Mcquillan

Professor

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Biography

Brendan McQuillan is currently the Dean and Head of the Medical School at the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he also leads the Department of Echocardiography in the Cardiovascular Medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. His academic journey includes a PhD in vascular biology from the Heart Research Institute of WA, postdoctoral research at Harvard University, and a fellowship in Echocardiography at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He has supervised ten advanced trainees in cardiology and remains actively involved in training basic trainees in internal medicine through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. McQuillan has received recognition for his teaching, including nominations for various teaching awards. His research interests are primarily focused on cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular genetics, demonstrated through extensive participation in clinical trials and leadership roles within numerous research projects. McQuillan's expertise has garnered him invitations to speak at prominent scientific meetings and committees, establishing him as an emerging leader in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean, Head Medical School

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Leading the Medical School, overseeing the academic and administrative functions.

Director Echocardiography

2002-02-01 — Present

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital • Perth, WA

Directing the Echocardiography department, focusing on advancements in cardiovascular medicine.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.