Dr. Rob Nicolson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Rob Nicolson is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Developmental Disabilities Program at Western University. He completed his medical training at Western University and then moved to the University of Toronto for his residency in psychiatry. Nicolson has worked as a visiting scientist at the Child Psychiatry Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health in the United States. His primary research focuses on understanding treatment for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability. He has authored or co-authored over 100 journal articles and has presented more than 180 abstracts at scientific conferences. Nicolson has held grants totaling $35 million and maintains an active clinical practice as a child psychiatrist, primarily serving children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Western University • London, ON, Canada

Serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Developmental Disabilities Program.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.