Dr. Maree Abbott

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maree Abbott is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney, with a PhD from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Clinical Psychology from Macquarie University. Her primary research interests focus on the nature and treatment of anxiety disorders, including a particular emphasis on ruminative thought processes. Abbott is involved in a range of experimental studies aimed at understanding the maintaining factors of various anxiety disorders and behaviors, such as social phobia, generalized anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, and binge eating disorder. She is also committed to enhancing the effectiveness of treatments for social phobia and child anxiety disorders, particularly in the context of victims of school bullying. Abbott’s research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in understanding and treating disease and disorders, as well as health and wellbeing across the lifespan.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and researching in the field of psychology, specifically focusing on clinical psychology and anxiety disorders.

Royce Abbey Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2003-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Conducted research as a postdoctoral fellow focusing on clinical psychology.

Clinical Research Assistant

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Macquarie University Anxiety Research Unit • Sydney, Australia

Assisted in clinical research relating to anxiety disorders.

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.