Dr. Eric Chow

Professor

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Biography

Professor Eric Chow is a leading STI epidemiologist and biostatistician based at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC), Alfred Hospital. He heads the Health Data Management Biostatistics Unit and co-heads the Clinical Evaluation Unit at MSHC. Additionally, he is a Professor in the School of Translational Medicine at Monash University and an Honorary Principal Fellow at the Melbourne School of Population & Global Health at the University of Melbourne. His research primarily focuses on improving the treatment, prevention, and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especially gonorrhoea and human papillomavirus (HPV). He has developed new paradigms for gonorrhoea transmission dynamics and led significant investigations into transmission methods. Chow's work has led to high-profile recognitions, including Australia's top researcher in the field of Sex & Sexuality in 2024, and boasts a strong publication record with over 380 peer-reviewed articles. He has held numerous leadership roles, including President of the Sexual Health Society of Victoria and has been actively involved in various major conferences and committees related to STI research and public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Melbourne Sexual Health Centre • Melbourne

Leading research and evaluation on sexually transmitted infections.

Honorary Principal Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, University of Melbourne • Melbourne

Conducting research and mentoring in population health.

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.