Dr. Simon Killcross

Professor

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Biography

Professor Simon Killcross' main research interests focus on the brain mechanisms underlying learning and cognition. He is the Head of the School of Psychology at UNSW and has extensive experience in the field of psychological research. Professor Killcross gained his undergraduate degrees and PhD from the University of Cambridge, where he was a Research Fellow at Magdalene College. In 1996, he took a lectureship in Psychology at the University of York and subsequently moved to Cardiff University in 1999 as a Senior Research Fellow. He has received various grants for studying neural substrates involved in fear memory, addiction, and the neurochemical basis of behavioral control. His research also focuses on the role of the prefrontal cortex and fronto-striatal systems in behavioral control, particularly in relation to decision-making and addiction. In his career, he has received notable awards, such as the Fellow Royal Society New South Wales and the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence at UNSW. He has supervised numerous PhD and honors students, guiding them in their research studies within the field of psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Head

2009-01-01 — Present

School of Psychology, UNSW • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Leading the School of Psychology, overseeing research and academic programs.

Awards

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Fellow

2020-01-01
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Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence

2017-01-01
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Elected Fellow

2012-01-01
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UK Experimental Psychology Society Prize Lecturer Award

2001-01-01
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Spearman Medal

1999-01-01
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Young Psychopharmacologist of the Year Prize

1997-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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