Dr. Merridy Grant

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Merridy Grant is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow and Research Officer at the University of Western Australia. She has spent over 15 years conducting research in community-based mental health, particularly focusing on marginalized populations in low- and middle-income countries in Africa. Her primary research interests lie in improving health and wellbeing outcomes for young people and adults through co-creation of knowledge and solutions. Merridy's expertise includes qualitative research and participatory methodologies, which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals aimed at ending poverty and ensuring prosperity for all. She has also been involved in the development and feasibility testing of the Community Mental Health Education Detection (CMED) Tool in the Amajuba district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Merridy holds a Master's Degree and a PhD in Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where she also completed her Honours degree. In her role, she collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance community health initiatives and foster academic partnerships.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Senior Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducts research in community-based mental health, focusing on low-and-middle income countries.

Research Officer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Works on health-related projects and collaboration with marginalized populations.

Adjunct Research Fellow

2014-11-30 — Present

Curtin University • Perth, Australia

Involved in the School of Population Health and community health research.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.