Dr. Jane Heyworth

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jane Heyworth is an environmental epidemiologist with over thirty years' experience in environmental health research and policy practice. She currently serves as the Deputy Head of the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Western Australia. Professor Heyworth's research focuses on environmental causes of chronic illness, including studies on water quality and health. She has participated in significant epidemiological research examining the effects of long-term exposure to air pollution, heat, noise in the workplace, and environmental risk factors in various health conditions, including breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Currently, she is involved in projects related to work-related hearing loss and air pollution, with funding amounting to approximately $14 million. With 120 publications in international and national journals, she has developed collaborations across disciplines and countries. Additionally, Professor Heyworth has contributed to undergraduate and postgraduate public health programs and has received numerous teaching awards for her excellence in education. She has supervised several PhD students and contributed significantly to various committees and public health initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-11-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading research and teaching initiatives in environmental health and epidemiology.

Lecturer

1991-06-01 — 1997-06-30

Flinders University • South Australia

Program Coordinator for Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Health.

Awards

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Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

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.