Dr. Phil Batterham

Professor

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Biography

Phil Batterham is a Professor and Co-Head at the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University. He is a research leader focused on trialing and implementing prevention programs for mental health and suicidal behavior. His work involves assessing community mental health and reducing barriers to care. Phil has received multiple NHMRC fellowships, serves as Chief Investigator on several NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence and project grants, and has led significant studies including the NHMRC CTCS cohort study and various collaborative research grants. His education includes a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with honors, a Master of Public Health, and a PhD. Phil's research interests encompass the assessment and epidemiology of mental illness, suicide prevention, the development of psychiatric rating scales, e-mental health initiatives, implementation science, rural mental health, and the supervision of research students. He collaborates extensively in these areas and aims to enhance the understanding and treatment of mental health challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.