Dr. Samantha Carlson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samantha Carlson is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Western Australia. Her research predominantly focuses on public health, particularly within the context of vaccination uptake and experiences of parents with children hospitalized due to acute respiratory infections. Dr. Carlson has extensive academic qualifications including a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Sydney, as well as a Master of Public Health. Her work has made significant contributions to the understanding of attitudes toward influenza vaccination and strategies to enhance childhood vaccine uptake in Western Australia. She has an h-index of 30 and is actively engaged in research projects aimed at addressing public health challenges. In addition to her research role, she serves as a Senior Research Officer at the Kids Research Institute. Dr. Carlson has received several accolades for her work, including the Illuminate Award and a Commendation Award for Research Impact Innovation. Her collaborative efforts are evident through her participation in various funded research projects centered on improving vaccine uptake and addressing public health policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Officer

2020-06-08 — Present

Kids Research Institute (Telethon Kids Institute) • Australia

Responsible for leading projects focused on childhood vaccine uptake and public health research.

Awards

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Illuminate Award

2022-01-01
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Commendation Award for Research Impact Innovation

2022-01-01

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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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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