Dr. Paul Mcgreevy

Professor

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Biography

Paul McGreevy is a veterinarian and ethologist with extensive expertise in animal behavior, particularly related to dog training and equine welfare. He has authored 250 peer-reviewed publications and several books, earning numerous awards for his research and teaching innovations. As a co-founder and honorary fellow of the International Society for Equitation Science, he has led initiatives to enhance animal welfare in veterinary education. McGreevy's work has contributed significantly to understanding animal behavior, welfare science, and the ethics of animal training. Notably, he spearheads VetCompass, which collaborates with Australian veterinary schools to monitor disease in companion animals. His teaching covers a range of subjects, including animal behavior and veterinary ethics, and he actively supervises postgraduate research in related fields. He is involved in various advisory panels and has accepted invitations to lecture and collaborate internationally, furthering the discourse on animal welfare. McGreevy's research interests include the interplay between training methods and animal learning, as well as the societal implications of animal welfare. He is known for his strong commitment to improving the welfare of animals across various contexts, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices in veterinary science.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

2015-01-01 — Present

VetCompass Australia • Sydney

Leading initiatives to enhance animal welfare through education and research.

Awards

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Fellow

2019-01-01
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Vice-Chancellor’s Award

2019-01-01
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Lifetime Achievement Award

2017-01-01

Courses

VETS6102 Professional Skills AVBS1003 Animals ANSC3106 Animal Behaviour & Animal Welfare Science VETS6105 AMS 1 VETS6205 AMS 2 VETS6208 PoAD VETS6308 SAPB VETS6303 SAPA Introduction Veterinary Behavioral Medicine

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.