Dr. Caroline Marschner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Caroline has a diverse background in veterinary medicine with distinguished international education and research endeavors. She embarked on her veterinary academic journey at the Veterinary University of Vienna, Austria, earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with a major in Conservation Medicine. This provided her with a robust foundation to work in wildlife health. Caroline refined her skills globally, working at institutions such as Coral Springs Animal Hospital in Florida, USA, and Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre in Canada, among others. Her academic pursuit led her to the University of Sydney in 2013, where she completed her PhD and transitioned into a full-time role as a Lecturer and Researcher, shaping future veterinary professionals and advancing research in wildlife health. Her expertise in disease testing, gross clinical pathology, and advanced laboratory techniques has been pivotal in her role at the Veterinary Pathology Diagnostic Services. Caroline’s research specifically focuses on koala health, exploring critical areas such as disease detection and the impact of xenobiotics on health. Her studies have shed light on the immunological consequences of koalas' selective feeding behavior regarding eucalypt plant toxins. Caroline is keen to delve deeper into the metabolic interactions between dietary plant toxins and pharmaceuticals in koalas, with aims to enhance the understanding of their metabolism and assess the safety of pharmaceutical interventions used in wildlife care.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and researching wildlife health and veterinary histology.

Awards

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Outstanding Teacher

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.