Dr. Caleb Owens

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Biography

Caleb Owens is an academic based at the University of Sydney, with an educational background that includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with First Class Honours from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and a PhD from UNSW. His research interests focus on cognitive phenomena such as attentional capture and inattentional blindness, as well as false memory and reasoning gullibility. Caleb's work contributes to discussions within the Faculty of Science's research strengths, particularly in understanding brain behavior and cognition, and how these areas play a critical role in preventing and treating disease and disorder, alongside contributing to decision-making for a sustainable future. His research highlights the significance of how stimuli in our environment can unexpectedly capture our attention, informing broader psychological and cognitive science inquiries.

Research Interests

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.