Dr. Mark Hancock

Professor

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Biography

Mark Hancock is a Professor in the Physiotherapy program at Macquarie University, specializing in spinal pain and musculoskeletal health. He has over 20 years of clinical experience as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, predominantly in primary care settings. His research primarily focuses on the diagnosis and management of back pain, aiming to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Mark completed his PhD at the University of Sydney in 2007 and has since published over 200 peer-reviewed papers in premier medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, and the British Medical Journal. His work has garnered significant funding support amounting to $11 million and has included collaborations on multiple research projects aimed at understanding and treating spinal pain more effectively. Additionally, Mark is a member of the editorial boards for the Cochrane Back Review Group and the Journal of Physiotherapy, where he is actively involved in shaping research direction in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW

Responsible for leading research in spinal pain and physiotherapy, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and publishing research findings.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

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