Dr. Christofer Bester

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christofer Bester is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, specifically within the Centre for Ear Science. He earned his Bachelor's degree with Honours in neuroscience and completed his PhD in Auditory Neurophysiology at the University of Western Australia from 2012 to 2016. Upon completing his PhD, Bester worked as a clinical research fellow with Professor Stephen O'Leary at the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Melbourne, focusing on cochlear electrophysiology and mechanics. His work emphasizes clinical translation research, particularly in the design and conduct of clinical cohort trials for Cochlear Ltd, contributing to leading clinical investigations in the field. He has been instrumental in translating research outcomes to improve clinical methodologies, particularly through electrocochleography to enhance surgical monitoring processes. His research interests include cochlear implants, electrocochleography, electrophysiology, and hearing loss.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Research Fellow

2022-10-01 — Present

Ear Science Institute Australia • Perth

Clinical Research Fellow

2016-03-01 — Present

University of Melbourne • Melbourne

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.