Dr. Steph Garratt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Steph Garratt is a Health Sociologist and Ethicist specializing in mixed-methods research and qualitative methodologies related to older adult care, medication quality and safety, and relational ethics. With a PhD from the University of Auckland, she focuses on medication omissions in clinical decision-making within New Zealand residential aged care homes. Dr. Garratt has over a decade of experience working with healthcare professionals in Australia and New Zealand, contributing to generating practical ethical frameworks in healthcare settings. She currently leads pilot projects aimed at improving medication administration processes in aged care facilities as part of her role at Monash University, where she also mentors PhD students. Her research areas include Aged Care, Bioethics, Clinical Decision-Making, and Qualitative Research, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to ensure equitable health outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Conducting research on healthcare ethics and managing pilot projects in aged care.

Casual Academic Staff

2015-02-01 — Present

University of Auckland • Auckland, New Zealand

Guest lecturing and contributing to assessments in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

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

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.