Dr. Zhi Ong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhi Yi Ong is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Science from the University of South Australia, along with Bachelor and Honours degrees in Biomedical Science from the University of Adelaide. His research focuses on understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of food intake control and addiction through the use of multi-level approaches and rodent models. His studies explore neural circuits, neuropeptide functions, gut-brain interactions, and intracellular signaling pathways that contribute to the regulation of feeding behaviors and addictive responses. Zhi has been awarded various grants, including the Australian Research Council Future Fellowship and the NHMRC Project Grant, and has received multiple accolades for his research contributions in the field of ingestive behavior.

Research Interests

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
Specialization Notes

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