Dr. David Phalen

Professor

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Biography

David Phalen is a recognized expert in veterinary medicine and wildlife conservation with over two decades of experience in teaching and research. He joined the University of Sydney as the Director of the Wildlife Health and Conservation Centre and the Avian Reptile and Exotic Pet Hospital. He specializes in zoo and exotic pet medicine, teaching DVM students about exotic pet husbandry and wildlife medicine. His research interests are diverse, covering infectious diseases, toxicological and nutritional diseases affecting wildlife and exotic animals. He has contributed significantly to understanding health issues in Australian wildlife, particularly in relation to biodiversity conservation. Prominent projects and his supervisory roles include PhD research on diseases impacting endangered species and the ecology of Australian native wildlife. David has been a member of various veterinary and wildlife health organizations and has been involved in numerous research grants aimed at improving wildlife health and conservation efforts across Australia.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2006-01-01 — Present

Wildlife Health and Conservation Centre • University of Sydney

Overseeing wildlife health research and education initiatives.

Lecturer

1993-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney

Teaching veterinary students in zoological and exotic animal medicine.

Awards

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TJ Lafeber Avian Practitioner Award

2011-01-01

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.