Dr. Catherine Haigh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cathy Haigh is an Associate Professor at Monash University's School of Rural Health, specifically focusing on the Latrobe Valley and West Gippsland area. She serves as the Deputy Director and the Year 4C Academic Coordinator. Cathy’s educational background includes degrees from Dublin University, Trinity College, and the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Since joining the School of Rural Health in July 2008, she has been actively involved in teaching and coordinating various medical programs, including Health Enhancement and Patient Safety courses. Cathy is also a member of the Human Research Ethics Committee at Latrobe Regional Hospital and an assessor for the Australian Research Council (ARC). Her research interests are centered around clinical education, particularly in clinical workplace learning and assessment, the development of clinical reasoning skills, and patient safety. She has participated in multiple research projects aimed at optimizing the rural healthcare workforce and providing innovative rehabilitation services. Cathy has a commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and works to ensure that her contributions align with efforts to improve health and well-being in her communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-07-01 — Present

Monash University • Latrobe Valley, West Gippsland

Joined the School of Rural Health, focusing on clinical education and healthcare enhancement.

Grant Assessor

2016-01-01 — Present

Australian Research Council • Australia

Involved in assessing research grants related to medical and educational fields.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.