Dr. Julia Maclean

Professor

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Biography

Julia Maclean is a Clinical Specialist in Speech Pathology at St George Hospital, specializing in Head and Neck Surgery, ENT, Oncology, and Gastroenterology. She holds a post-doctoral research position at the Motility Unit within the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Her clinical and research work focuses on evaluating novel assessment and treatment methods for swallowing dysfunction, with the goal of improving the quality of life for patients with dysphagia. Julia completed her PhD in 2010 and her MSc in Medicine in 2006, with a focus on swallowing and Chronic Airflow Limitation. Her research investigates swallowing physiology, particularly in relation to head and neck cancer, and she has received competitive grant funding over the past 25 years to support her research on swallowing disorders. Julia is a member of the St George Swallow Clinic and has partnered with ANSTO to further explore the effects of radiotherapy on immune function and radiation toxicity related to head and neck cancer, which contributes to dysphagia. She also holds a visiting professorship in Deglutology at KU Leuven, where she teaches in the Master of Deglutology program.

Research Interests

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

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