Dr. Tia Whyman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tia Whyman is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on Aboriginal health and wellbeing, emphasizing social and emotional wellbeing, culture, and psychology. She has a background in qualitative research, particularly using yarning as a methodology in her investigations into Aboriginal research practices and lateral violence within communities. Her doctoral work, which earned her a PhD from Monash University, was titled 'Ngarratja kulpaana: Yarning together lateral violence Aboriginal people'. Whyman has been actively involved in various research projects and has contributed to media discussions on culturally sensitive approaches to community-based research. She is currently affiliated with the Kids Research Institute at Telethon Kids Institute, where she continues her work in Aboriginal health research.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2023-01-15 — Present

Kids Research Institute, Telethon Kids Institute • Australia

Conducts research in Aboriginal health and related topics.

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.