Dr. Fiona Bull

Professor

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Biography

Professor Fiona Bull is the Director of the Centre for Built Environment and Health (CBEH) at the University of Western Australia. She has over 20 years of experience in public health, concentrating on chronic disease prevention and lifestyle-related risk factors, particularly physical inactivity. Her research efforts encompass collaboration with WHO and span developed and developing nations, enhancing local and global health policies. She has published over 150 scientific articles and has received significant research funding exceeding $16 million. Her current research investigates the impact of built environments on health policy to foster active, healthy communities. Bull's notable projects include a longitudinal evaluation of the Western Australian Liveable Neighbourhood Guidelines and tools such as the Public Open Space Spatial Analysis Tool. As a leader in global advocacy for physical activity, she has been instrumental in developing international policies and guidelines aimed at addressing physical inactivity and promoting public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Centre for Built Environment and Health, University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading the centre in research focused on the intersection of built environments and health.

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

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

Teaching and conducting research in public health and physical activity.

Senior Lecturer

2003-01-01 — 2004-07-01

School of Human Movement and Exercise Science, University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Instructed courses related to movement sciences.

Advisor

2002-08-01 — 2002-12-01

World Health Organization • Global

Provided advisement on non-communicable diseases, mental health, and physical activity.

Research Scientist

2000-07-01 — 2003-01-01

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services • USA

Engaged in research on nutrition and physical activity.

Post Doctoral Research Fellow

1997-03-01 — 2000-07-01

National Health and Medical Research, University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducted research in public 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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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.