Dr. Olivia Cook

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Olivia Cook is a registered nurse and educator with over 20 years of experience in cancer nursing and women's health. As of July 2025, she holds a joint appointment at Alfred Health and Monash University, focusing on developing a nurse-led research program in cancer care. Olivia's previous role was as Head Nurse Education Research at the McGrath Foundation, where she supported over 300 McGrath Cancer Care Nurses across Australia, playing a key role in expanding breast cancer nursing services. Her research primarily emphasizes cancer nurse education, nurse-led interventions, and the cancer nursing workforce's contribution to improving equitable cancer care. Olivia actively collaborates with the Australian cancer community, engaging in multidisciplinary collaborations, specialist practice networks, and committee memberships. She supervises post-graduate students and is a regular reviewer for academic journals, recognized as an expert in specialist cancer nursing roles.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.