Dr. Dawn Bessarab

Professor

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Biography

Dawn Bessarab is a proud Bard/Yindijibarndi woman and a highly regarded leader in Indigenous methodologies and participatory action research. She currently serves as the Director of the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health at the University of Western Australia and is the principal investigator for the Good Spirit Good Life Centre for Research Excellence in Indigenous Ageing. With a strong background in social work, Professor Bessarab has developed a significant framework on clinical yarning in Indigenous conversations, which is widely implemented in Australian and international communities. She is dedicated to building capacity among both Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers to deliver high-impact research outcomes.

Research Interests

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.