Dr. Kevin Murray

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kevin Murray is an experienced applied biostatistician serving as the Head of the Division of Population Studies at the University of Western Australia. With over 20 years of experience, he has developed expertise in clinical trials, epidemiological studies, intervention studies, longitudinal studies, and statistical methodologies involving linked data. He supervises multiple PhD students and is actively involved in various committees and societies, including the Australasian representative of the International Biometrics Society. Previously, he directed the Centre for Applied Statistics at UWA from 2009 to 2016, facilitating collaborations with researchers and business clients while mentoring a skilled team of biostatisticians. His research interests encompass areas such as biostatistics, applied statistics, big data, computational statistics, epidemiology, and medical statistics, contributing significantly to advancements in population health and biostatistical methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Head of Division

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading the Division of Population Studies, supervising research and academic activities.

Director

2009-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of Western Australia’s Centre for Applied Statistics • Perth, Australia

Oversaw statistical projects and collaborations with researchers and business clients.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in biostatistics and related fields.

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
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Specialization Notes

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