Dr. Dawn Freshwater

Professor

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Biography

Professor Freshwater contributes to various national and international boards, including Chair Director of Group Eight, Vice-Chair of the Partnership Board for the Worldwide Universities Network, and Board Director of Lifeline WA. She is a member of the NHMRC Women Health Science Committee and holds numerous leadership roles. Formerly Vice-Chancellor at the University of Western Australia (UWA), she has implemented significant strategic initiatives. She has a PhD from the University of Nottingham and over 200 publications focusing on Public Health, particularly Mental Health and Forensic Mental Health. As a strong advocate for inclusive leadership, she has researched and written extensively in this area. Professor Freshwater's research emphasizes psychological therapies and offender health, and she has developed a multi-disciplinary clinical academic research center. Her commitment to advancing mental health and public policy is reflected in her ongoing supervision of PhD students.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice-Chancellor

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Led the implementation of the 2030 Vision Strategic Plan.

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Leeds • Leeds, UK

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of Mental Health.

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.