Dr. Mark Dadds

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Biography

Mark Dadds is a clinical psychologist whose work focuses on the development of health and psychopathology, specifically addressing common issues such as aggression, antisocial behavior, anxiety, and depression. He has been trained in behavioral approaches and parent-family methods aimed at maximizing positive child development. Mark operates the Sydney Child Behaviour Research Clinic, providing clinical services for parents and children dealing with developmental and emotional challenges, as well as serving as a training research center. His major research interests include understanding the interparental processes whereby parental systems collaborate to enhance child outcomes, as well as the interplay between parenting environments and the biological characteristics of children linked to major neurodevelopmental systems such as dopamine, cortisol, and serotonin. Dadds is increasingly dedicated to researching and developing new effective treatments for young children by mapping human interpersonal processes, including love, empathy, and cooperation. He has published extensively in fields such as developmental psychopathology, family therapy, and psychological genetics.

Research Interests

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.