Professor Dr. Kate Carroll

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kate Carroll is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences at Monash University, where she specializes in biochemistry and molecular biology. Her work is focused on understanding plant defense mechanisms, particularly in Nicotiana alata. Kate has a strong background in higher education, having received her Ph.D. from La Trobe University in 2011, where her research explored the subcellular trafficking of defense proteins. Over the years, she has contributed to numerous research projects aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies in biosciences through the implementation of innovative pedagogical strategies. Kate has been involved in initiatives that promote active learning and engaged pedagogy, including leading projects that assess the efficacy of flipped classrooms in higher education. She is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on how education and academic developments can address contemporary challenges in society. Kate's efforts have been recognized through various awards, including the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute Innovation Learning Teaching Award in 2017.

Research Interests

Biochemistry Plant Defense Mechanisms Active Learning Flipped Classrooms

Experience

Postgraduate Laboratory Demonstrator

2012-06-01 — 2012-11-01

La Trobe University • Melbourne, Australia

Conducted laboratory demonstrations for postgraduate students.

Lecturer

2011-02-01 — 2013-12-01

Australian Catholic University • Melbourne, Australia

Taught courses and mentored undergraduate students.

Research Assistant

2005-11-01 — 2006-02-01

La Trobe University • Melbourne, Australia

Assisted with research projects in biochemistry.

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field

Application Checklist

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport

Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.