Dr. David Preen

Professor

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Biography

Professor David Preen is the Chair of Public Health at the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Western Australia (UWA). With over 20 years of experience, he is recognized for his significant contributions to public health and health services research, particularly using whole-population linked administrative health data. His research interests encompass social determinants of health, health service use and outcomes, pharmaco-epidemiology, and chronic disease management. Professor Preen has established an esteemed international reputation in epidemiological methods linked to data research, having published over 390 scientific works. He has been awarded 85 competitive research grants totaling approximately $69.2 million and has been recognized with several prestigious prizes, including the 2024 President’s Award from the Public Health Association of Australia. He has held various leadership roles, including Director of the UWA Centre for Health Services Research and serves on multiple national and international committees related to data linkage and public health. Professor Preen is also an associate editor for several reputable journals, contributing to the advancement of public health knowledge and policies.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

2016-01-01 — Present

School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Director

2006-01-01 — 2016-12-31

UWA Centre for Health Services Research • Perth, WA

Deputy Head School - Research

2021-01-01 — 2023-09-30

School of Population Health, University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Research Associate/Fellow

2002-01-01 — 2006-12-31

Centre for Health Services Research, UWA • Perth, WA

Clinical Research Coordinator

2001-07-01 — 2002-12-31

General Practice Divisions Western Australia Ltd. • Perth, WA

Lecturer

2000-01-01 — 2001-07-31

University of Notre Dame Australia • Perth, WA

Curriculum Development Officer

1999-01-01 — 1999-12-31

Curtin University of Technology • Perth, WA

Cardiovascular Physiologist

1996-01-01 — 1998-01-31

LifeCare Medical Centre • Perth, WA

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
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  • 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.