Dr. Shyan Vijayasekaran

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shyan Vijayasekaran grew up in Perth and graduated with distinctions in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Western Australia. He underwent specialized training in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in both London and Perth. After completing his Fellowship in Paediatric Otolaryngology with Professor Robin Cotton at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, USA, he became the current president of the Australia New Zealand Society of Paediatric Otolaryngology. His PhD thesis focused on complex airway and swallowing disorders in children. Dr. Vijayasekaran's clinical research interests include sleep disorders, airway management, voice disorders, swallowing issues, management of hearing loss, and chronic otitis media related language delay. He has published over 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed chapters to numerous textbooks, in addition to being a sought-after speaker at both national and international conferences. He dedicates one month each year to providing voluntary medical care in hospitals located in low and middle-income countries. Outside of his professional life, Shyan enjoys spending time with his four teenage children and engaging in music, travel, reading, yoga, and beach meditation.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and research in the field of Paediatric Otolaryngology.

Adjunct Clinical Professor

— Present

Curtin University • Perth, Australia

Collaboration in clinical and academic projects.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Kasturba Medical College •

Engagement in educational and research initiatives.

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.