Dr. Peter Mcfawn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Peter McFawn is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Western Australia, where he specializes in respiratory physiology, focusing on the airway smooth muscles associated with breathing. After obtaining his BSc and PhD from UWA, he spent four years as a research fellow at Queen's University in Canada before returning to UWA. His research includes utilizing computer-controlled oscillating muscles to study stimulated breathing, analyzing cellular cultures of smooth muscle to assess responses to stress, and investigating airway muscle damage in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He is involved in teaching various physiology courses across UWA's Singapore and Perth campuses and coordinates units such as Advanced Cellular Physiology and Physiological Control Mechanisms. His collaborative efforts stretch across multiple health research fields, contributing valuable insights into respiratory health and disease. McFawn's work aligns with global health initiatives, aiming to help improve understanding and treatment of respiratory issues related to asthma and COPD.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teaching various physiology courses and conducting research in respiratory physiology.

Courses

PHYL3340 Advanced Cellular Physiology PHYL3350 Physiological Control Mechanisms PHYL2255 Physiology Human Body Systems PHYL2260 Physiology Adaptation to Stress IDNT1121 Foundations of Human and Animal Biology

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
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Specialization Notes

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