Dr. Claire O Connor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Claire O'Connor is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Med), a Master of Occupational Therapy (Honours), and a PhD focusing on dementia from the University of Sydney. Her research investigates the behaviour and function of individuals living with frontotemporal dementia, particularly through activity-based occupational therapy interventions. Claire is currently engaged in a postdoctoral fellowship with the Dementia Centre Research Collaboration, aimed at bridging the implementation gap to maximize everyday function for people with dementia. She has contributed significantly to the field through various projects, including developing a Reablement Handbook for practitioners and leading studies funded by reputable bodies such as the NHMRC and the Australian Association of Gerontology. In addition to her research, Claire has presented her work nationally and internationally, including a keynote speech at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She also serves as a peer reviewer for prestigious international journals in her field and is involved in several professional memberships related to ageing and dementia care.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney

Focused on dementia research and implementation of activity-based occupational therapy.

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

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