Dr. Melissa Norberg

Professor

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Biography

Melissa Norberg is a Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University. She is a registered psychologist with clinical endorsement and serves as the Director of Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health. Melissa has held several leadership roles, including Deputy Director from 2016 to 2022 and currently as Director. She was also elected National President of the Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from 2019 to 2023. Her research focuses on anxiety-related disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and emotion regulation processes. Melissa has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing mentorship and guidance in psychological research. She actively engages in public discourse on mental health issues, delivering talks and participating in media interviews. Her career began in psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and she holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Melissa has a strong commitment to community engagement and collaborative research initiatives, working with various health organizations and contributing to clinical interventions for mental health. Her teaching responsibilities include courses on psychopathology and clinical psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Leading research and teaching in psychological sciences.

Awards

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Vice-Chancellor's Learning Teaching Student-Nominated Award

2022-11-21
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Mental Health Matters Award

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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Program Travel Award

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UNSW Dean's Rising Star Award

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

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).