Dr. Rachael Gray

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rachael Gray is an Associate Professor specializing in Veterinary Pathology at the University of Sydney. She completed her Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1996 and later pursued a PhD, focusing on health aspects in seals in Antarctica, which she completed in 2005. Since her appointment as a lecturer, she has shifted her teaching focus to Veterinary Clinical Pathology, specifically within the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Her research interests include health investigations of native animals, particularly pinnipeds, kangaroos, and penguins. She is currently supervising several PhD and Honours students who investigate various health concerns related to these species. Rachael's research includes investigating hookworm disease in Australian sea lions and comparative studies on pinniped health levels. She collaborates with multiple universities and research institutes and actively participates in various professional associations related to marine mammal and wildlife health. Her contributions to science include numerous research grants aimed at understanding and mitigating health risks faced by native Australian wildlife.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Teaching and researching Veterinary Pathology.

Awards

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Highly Commended

2016-01-01

Courses

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Clinical Pathology Veterinary Anatomy

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.