Dr. Chanaka Wijeratne

Associate Professor

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Biography

Conjoint Associate Professor Wijeratne is a psychiatrist with expertise in severe mood disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and assessment capacity. He serves as the Clinical Lead for Older Persons' Mental Health at Prince Wales Hospital. His longstanding interest lies in the health of doctors, particularly regarding late-career practitioners from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds. His work also involves medical regulation, given his role as an assessor for the Medical Council of New South Wales. Additionally, he has been involved in research across various areas, including chronic fatigue, for which he has supervised postgraduate research degrees. Presently, his focus is on bipolar disorder and psychogeriatric syndromes affecting the oldest old.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.