Dr. Brian Houle

Professor

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Biography

Brian Houle joined ANU as a post-doctoral fellow after completing his PhD in Sociology at the University of Washington. He is also affiliated with the School of Public Health at The University of the Witwatersrand. His research primarily focuses on understanding population dynamics and the life course transitions that shape disparities in health. His qualifications include a PhD in Sociology from the University of Washington and a Master of Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health. Brian's main research interest lies in population health disparities, specifically in areas such as maternal and child health, mortality patterns, population health transitions, and aging. He employs informed sampling methods for his research and has committed to student supervision. In recent years, Brian has been involved in various research projects aimed at enhancing data governance and health interventions in specific populations, particularly in rural South Africa.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of the Witwatersrand • South Africa

Research in population health and disparities.

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
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Specialization Notes

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