Dr. Hans Pols

Professor

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Biography

Hans Pols is an accomplished academic with a focus on the history of psychiatry and mental health. He is currently engaged in a large Australian Research Council-funded research project that explores the history of community mental health in Australia. Prior to this, he investigated the colonial and postcolonial medicine of the Dutch East Indies, culminating in the publication of his monograph, 'Nurturing Indonesia.' Hans has published extensively on the history of psychiatry and mental health across various countries including the USA, UK, Netherlands, and Indonesia. His academic credentials include a BA with Honours in psychology from the University of Groningen, an MA from York University, and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities, the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, and the Royal Society of New South Wales. Hans actively welcomes students interested in the history of psychiatry and mental health, and his research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in Historical and Philosophical Perspectives, as well as Understanding Disease and Disorder in Humans.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Engaged in research on the history of psychiatry and community mental health.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
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