Dr. Lana Higson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lana Higson is a clinical neuropsychologist and research fellow in the Department of Neuroscience at Monash University. Her research focuses on developing interventions and exploring treatments aimed at reducing functional seizure symptoms and improving health-related quality of life. She also works on identifying predictors of successful treatment outcomes. Her expertise aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, particularly in addressing global issues such as poverty and health. Higson’s work contributes to various SDGs related to enhancing health outcomes and advancing psychological research. She has been involved in numerous collaborations in her field over the past five years, contributing to shared publications and projects on functional seizures and functional neurological disorders.

Research Interests

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.