Dr. Marianne Coleman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marianne Coleman is a clinical eyecare researcher and orthoptist affiliated with the National Centre for Healthy Ageing, in collaboration with Monash University and Peninsula Health. Her pioneering research focuses on dementia-friendly eyecare, leading projects funded by the UK Royal Society of Medicine, Fight Sight, and the Dementia Australia Research Foundation. Marianne’s interdisciplinary approach guides her work with individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, aiming to design an effective dementia eyecare pathway in residential aged care. Her initiatives also include enhancing accessibility to dementia-friendly eye tests across Australia through partnerships with optometry practices. Furthermore, she developed a comprehensive training course for optometrists on dementia-friendly eyecare, fostering professional development in Australia and the UK. Marianne actively engages in community services, delivering talks on eye health and dementia at public venues, and participates in professional discussions regarding neurodegenerative diseases and eye health at major conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2015-07-02 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Conduct research focused on dementia-friendly eyecare and engage in community services and professional development related to eye health.

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.