Dr. Nicolas Rasmussen

Professor

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Biography

Nicolas Rasmussen is an Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in the history of science and public health. He holds degrees from MA Chicago, MPhil Cambridge, PhD Stanford, and an MPH from Sydney. His research interests encompass developmental biology, biotechnology, and the intellectual history surrounding drug abuse and pharmaceuticals in the United States throughout the 20th century. His work investigates the influence of industry sponsorship on biomedical research and the role of scientific instrumentation in shaping knowledge. Among his notable publications are 'Gene Jockeys: Life Science Rise Biotech Enterprise' which examines genetic engineering, and the forthcoming 'Fat Fifties: America's Obesity Crisis', which reflects his current project on obesity and public health policies from the 1950s. He has received various awards for his scholarly contributions, including a senior research grant from the National Science Foundation and multiple fellowships at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University and the MIT-Dibner Institute.

Research Interests

Awards

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Highly Commended

#2008

Stanley Jackson Prize

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Book Prize

#1999

Paul Bunge Prize

Courses

ARTS2303: Drugs: Medicine, Science Industry 1900 ARTS3270: History Capstone ARTS3242: Environmental History Life Science 20th Century: Molecular Revolution

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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