Dr. Sam Rowe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sam Rowe is a herd health veterinarian, teacher, and researcher at the University of Sydney. With a career spanning 13 years, he has extensive experience in clinical practice and academic pursuits. Sam holds a Ph.D. in mastitis epidemiology from the University of Minnesota, USA, and a Master's degree from Massey University, New Zealand. He is committed to enhancing livestock health and welfare and collaborates globally with academics, industry professionals, and clinicians. Sam's interdisciplinary approach incorporates epidemiology, data science, microbiology, and production animal medicine to address practical challenges in livestock production. His work contributes to sustainable food animal production, focusing on pragmatic solutions for farmers and veterinarians.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

Outstanding Early Career Teaching

#2023

Excellence Research - Clinical academic

#2022

Excellence Service - Research

#2021

Excellence Service - Teaching

#2020

National Mastitis Council Scholar

#2019

Graduate student competition (1st)

#2019

Graduate student competition (3rd)

#2019

Minute thesis (1st)

#2019

Travel Award

#2019

MnDRIVE Scholar

#2019

Graduate Student Travel award

#2017

Graduate Student Travel award

#2015

George Osbourne Award

#2015

Coopers Rural Practice Scholarship

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.