Dr. Katrina Bosward

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katrina Bosward is an Associate Professor in the Veterinary Microbiology field at the University of Sydney, where she has worked since 2002. With degrees in Veterinary Science and a PhD focused on ruminant immunology, she has built a robust academic career that blends teaching and research in veterinary pathobiology and public health. Her teaching responsibilities include various units in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program and supervision of higher degree research students. Katrina's research particularly emphasizes the pathogenesis and control of infectious diseases in animals, with a specific focus on zoonotic diseases such as Q fever caused by Coxiella burnetii. Her contributions to the field are recognized through several awards including the Barry Marmion Award for Zoonoses Research and the Vice-Chancellors Awards for Teaching and Learning. She is active in various professional associations and serves on numerous grants and committees aimed at advancing knowledge in veterinary infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Veterinary Microbiology Infectious Disease Control Pathogenesis Zoonotic Diseases Coxiella burnetii Q Fever

Experience

Associate Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and research in Veterinary Microbiology, focusing on infectious diseases and public health.

Awards

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Thompson Equity Fellowship

2022-01-01
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Barry Marmion Award for Zoonoses Research

2017-01-01
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Faculty of Veterinary Science Award

2016-01-01
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Brown Fellowship for Research Career Development

2011-01-01
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Vice-Chancellors Awards for Collective Excellence in Teaching and Learning

2009-01-01
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National Pearson Education Uniserve Science Teaching Award

2006-01-01

Courses

Principles of Animal Disease Principles of Animal Disease B Veterinary Public Practice Clinical Foundations Research Enquiry 3A Research Enquiry 3B

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.