Dr. Natalia Popowicz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Natalia Popowicz is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at the University of Western Australia, where she coordinates the Master of Pharmacy program and serves as a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Respiratory Medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. She holds a PhD focused on optimizing therapy for pleural infections, which encompasses translational clinical research and has influenced treatment management both locally and internationally. Dr. Popowicz is passionate about teaching future pharmacists in clinical pharmacotherapy and evidence-based practice. Beyond coordinating major Pharmacy Practice units, she leads the Pharmacy Practice curriculum to ensure alignment with National accreditation standards. Notably, she has served as Co-chair of the School of Allied Health Research Committee and has been involved with national boards including the SHPA Federal Education Steering Group. Her prominent research interests include the safety and efficacy of intrapleural therapies for pleural infections and the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics, aiming to improve patient outcomes through individualized medication plans. Dr. Popowicz collaborates with multiple hospitals in Australia and internationally on projects concerning health outcomes in cystic fibrosis and other respiratory diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Pharmacist

2006-01-01 — Present

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital • Perth, Australia

Awards

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Faculty Teaching and Service Award

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Excellence in Teaching Award (Early Career)

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Poster Award

Courses

Pharmacy Practice Pharmacotherapy 1 Integrated Pharmacology, Therapeutics Pharmacy Practice 2 Pharmacy Placement II Integrated Pharmacology, Therapeutics Pharmacy Practice 3

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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