Dr. Camilla Whittington

Associate Professor

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Biography

Camilla Whittington completed her PhD at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Veterinary Science and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Zurich and the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. She was also a Fulbright Fellow at Washington University School of Medicine. Currently, she is an Associate Professor in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. Her research, funded by the Australian Research Council, focuses on the evolution of pregnancy, particularly the genetic basis of complex evolutionary innovations related to placentation. She employs comparative genomics and physiological techniques to examine non-traditional model species, including reptiles, bony fish, sharks, and marsupials. She teaches various undergraduate units, including Interdisciplinary Biology, Genetics, and Zoology, and supervises research students in her lab. Camilla has received several accolades for her contributions to genetics research, including the Ross Crozier Medal.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in the field of life and environmental sciences.

Awards

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Outstanding Teaching Award

2023-01-01
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Ross Crozier Medal

2021-01-01
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NSW Young Tall Poppy Award

2015-01-01

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.