Dr. Joanna Fardell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joanna Fardell is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the School of Clinical Medicine. She has a strong academic background with a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Psychology, a Master of Clinical Neuropsychology, and a PhD in Psychology. Fardell has a significant role in cancer research, particularly as Deputy Director of one of Australia's largest psycho-oncology research groups at the Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital. Her research focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals affected by cancer, concentrating on cognitive, social cognitive, and educational outcomes, and addressing the information needs of those facing fears related to cancer recurrence. With expertise in both quantitative and qualitative mixed-methods research, she has contributed to areas such as cancer, health promotion, and neuropsychology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence in Psychology PhD

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H Tasman Lovell Memorial Medallion

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International Young Researcher Award

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IPOS Hiroomi Kawano New Investigator Award

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COSA Phyllis Butow New Investigator Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.