Dr. Brett Scholz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Brett Scholz is a Critical Health Psychologist at the Australian National University, specializing in the intersection of health services and equity, with a focus on lived experience perspectives. He is notably the Secretary of the International Society of Critical Health Psychology and serves on the editorial boards of several prominent journals, including the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing and Qualitative Health Research. His research critically examines health policies and practices, advocating for the inclusion of consumer leadership in healthcare. Scholz has contributed to various high-impact journals and was recognized as one of the world's top 2% scientists in citation by Stanford/Elsevier in 2023. His qualifications include a PhD from the University of Adelaide, along with a Bachelor of Health Science (Honors in Psychology) and a Bachelor in Psychology & Japanese, also from Adelaide. Scholz's work pushes against traditional power norms in healthcare and emphasizes allyship with marginalized groups.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.