Dr. Nicole Kochan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicole Kochan is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales in the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing. She is a Clinical Neuropsychologist with expertise in cognitive aging and Alzheimer's disease. Nicole leads significant research initiatives, including the NHMRC-funded CogSCAN project and large population studies focused on cognitive health. Her primary research interests revolve around early detection of cognitive decline, innovative psychometric methodologies, and understanding the variability of cognitive performance in aging populations. She holds a BSc Psychol (Hons) from UNSW, an M Clin Neuropsychology from Macquarie University, and a PhD from UNSW, where her doctoral research evaluated functional MRI's utility in older populations with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Nicole has received various awards, including the NHMRC Early Career Research Fellowship, and has contributed numerous publications addressing the detection and treatment of cognitive impairment. She is actively involved in applying her research to improve the diagnosis and management of neuropsychological disorders in older adults.

Research Interests

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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