Dr. Josephine Chau

Associate Professor

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Biography

Josephine Chau is an associate professor and public health researcher whose expertise encompasses physical activity, sedentary behavior, health promotion, and program evaluation. Her core research focuses on adults in workplace settings, where she has been involved in designing and evaluating 'move sit less' initiatives. Chau investigates the social and environmental factors that affect workers' movement, sitting, mental well-being, and productivity. Her recent projects include exploring high-intensity interval training as a means to accumulate physical activity in daily life and evaluating the health and well-being impacts of 'Play Streets' initiatives aimed at improving community health. She has worked on a diverse range of multidisciplinary projects funded by agencies such as the New South Wales Ministry of Health, the Heart Foundation, and the World Health Organization. Additionally, Josephine served as a National Heart Foundation Australia Postdoctoral Research Fellow from 2015 to 2017, and she holds several academic qualifications including a PhD and an MPH from the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales, respectively.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow (Honorary)

2018-08-06 — Present

Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW

Honorary position focusing on public health research.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence

2024-02-16
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Rising Star Teaching Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).