Dr. Jonathan Carapetis

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Carapetis is a Professor at the University of Western Australia and a consultant paediatrician at Perth Children’s Hospital. He serves as the Director of the Telethon Kids Institute, focusing on childhood health issues. His research interests are centered around rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, group streptococcal diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, and Indigenous child health. He has contributed significantly to the fields of childhood development, education, and youth health. Jonathan is involved in research addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and welfare. He holds leadership positions such as Executive Director at the Kids Research Institute, demonstrating his commitment to improving child health outcomes through research and collaboration. His expertise includes infectious disease prevention, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and he is actively involved in innovative studies related to rheumatic heart disease prevention and treatment. Jonathan's work also emphasizes the importance of clinical trials and digital health advancements in pediatric care.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2012-01-01 — Present

Telethon Kids Institute • Perth, Australia

Leading research initiatives aimed at improving child health outcomes.

Consultant Paediatrician

2010-01-01 — Present

Perth Children’s Hospital • Perth, Australia

Providing specialized medical care to children.

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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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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