Dr. Sarah Hawkes

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Hawkes is a Professor and Head of Public Health at Monash University, Australia. She is an advocate for global health, specializing in the intersection of research and advocacy in social and health policy. With a PhD in Epidemiology and over 30 years of experience working with various organizations including icddr,b (Bangladesh) and the Population Council (India), she focuses on promoting gender equality, health equity, and social justice. As co-Chair of the Lancet Commission on Gender and Global Health and co-founder of Global Health 50/50, she drives initiatives for accountability in gender health issues. Sarah has taught courses on Power and Politics in Global Health and has participated in numerous efforts with UN agencies and governments mainly in South East Asia to leverage evidence for positive change in health policies. Her work primarily addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goals and aims to advance gender justice in population health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor & Head

2010-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Lead the Department of Public Health, focusing on global health advocacy and research.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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