Dr. Merran Govendir

Professor

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Biography

Professor Merran Govendir teaches veterinary pharmacology at the University of Sydney. She focuses on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics necessary for administering medicines to animal patients safely. Her teaching integrates real-world examples, particularly from her pharmacological research projects. Professor Govendir leads the Veterinary Pharmacology Laboratory at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science, where she develops and validates drug assays to measure medicine concentrations in biological tissues. Her research includes antimicrobial susceptibility testing and promoting antimicrobial stewardship. Currently, she investigates the pharmacokinetic profiles of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to improve therapeutic dosages across different species. Professor Govendir's team aims to enhance medicine efficacy for koalas, with ongoing research into treatments for chlamydial disease. With expertise in assessing pain management in Australian marsupials, she supervises PhD candidates and research projects, contributing significantly to wildlife health and pharmacological education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching veterinary pharmacology and supervising graduate students.

Awards

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Excellence in Research

2021-01-01
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Outstanding Teaching

2009-01-01

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.