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Population and Public Health

Degrees Offered: Ph.D., M.Sc., M.G.H., M.H.A., M.H.Sc., M.P.H., M.P.H./M.S.N.

A. Anis, N. Bansback, C. Black, M. Brauer, M. Brussoni, S. Bryan, S. Cox, H. Davies, E. Frank, P. Janssen, K.S. Joseph, R. Kassam, A. Kazanjian, M. Koehoorn, M. Law, A. Manges, L. Mâsse, K. McGrail, C. R. Mitton, S. Morgan, M. Naus, T. Oberlander, G. Ogilvie, E. Oviedo-Joekes, D. M. Patrick, M. T. Schechter, B. Sobolev, J. Spiegel, P. Spittal, J. Sutherland, A. Yassi.

Professors Emeriti

T. W. Anderson, M. L. Barer, K. Bartlett, P. Berman, M. Burgess, J. Buxton, P. Danielson, J. D. Forrester, C. J. Frankish, C. Gotay, S. Kennedy, J. Kopec, C. Lovato, S. A. Marion, R. G. Mathias, M. McDonald, R. E. Modrow, B. J. Morrison, G. Poole, S. B. Sheps, J. Singer, K. E. Teschke, D. H. Uyeno, C. van Netten.

Associate Professors

T. Dummer, R. Elango, A. Gadermann, M. Guhn, K. Kalua, P. Kershaw, Y. MacNab, C. McLeod, M. Milloy, R. Murphy, E. Oberle, D. Silver, D. Steel, S. Stringhini, H. Wong.

Assistant Professors

K. Deering, D. Greyson, E. Karim, V. Sriram, D. Vigo.

Program Overview

The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) offers research and professional graduate programs leading to the:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (with dissertation)
  • Master of Science in Population and Public Health (with thesis)
  • Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (with project or thesis options)
  • Master of Health Administration (course-based), designed for health administrators
  • Master of Health Science (course-based), designed to provide graduate education for physicians
  • Master of Global Health (practicum-based), designed to provide graduate education for individuals from diverse backgrounds who recognize the importance of adding health and international perspectives to the work they are currently doing and those who would like to enter global health practice
  • Master of Public Health (practicum-based), designed to provide graduate education for individuals currently in public health practice or wishing to enter the field
  • Combined Program Option : Master of Public Health (practicum-based) with Diploma in Dental Public Health (course-based). This combined program option is a non-clinical specialty program that is offered in conjunction with a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.).

The programs may be focused on any of the faculty's areas of strength: epidemiology, clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, community health, global health, health services management and planning, health services research, health-care policy, health economics, occupational and environmental health, maternal-child health, and preventive medicine and health promotion

Prospective students should visit SPPH online to learn more about the current research interests and projects of faculty members.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact faculty as potential supervisors and discuss research plans prior to applying for admission to the Ph.D. and M.Sc. programs. For those applicants who are not able to do so (e.g., due to distance), SPPH will assign a faculty advisor prior to the beginning of first term based on the application documentation regarding area of research focus and background.

Doctor of Philosophy

Admission requirements.

Applicants with a master's degree (or recognized equivalent) in the health or related sciences will be considered eligible to apply for admission. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and must be accepted by the School of Population and Public Health's Admissions Committee.

Applications are due in January for entry in September as outlined on the SPPH website. as outlined on the SPPH website . Transfer from the master's to the Ph.D. program is permitted under Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies regulations.

The PhD in Population and Public Health is offered as a full-time program, with an expectation that students will devote a minimum of 35-40 hours per week to their studies. Part-time classification is also available; this status must be approved at the point of admission. Once registered part-time, students cannot switch to full-time status .

Program Requirements

The Ph.D. program requirements include 16.5 credits of core courses and any additional courses determined by the student's supervisory committee in consultation with the student; additional courses may be necessary in support of the proposed dissertation research. Students with a master's degree equivalent to the Master of Science offered by the UBC School of Population and Public Health, as determined by the Ph.D. Program Director, must complete a minimum of 7.5 credits of core courses. Additional courses may be required by specific themes; please refer to the SPPH website for details.

All doctoral students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination. The major requirement for the Ph.D. is completion of a research dissertation meeting the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements.

Master of Science

Students admitted to the M.Sc. degree program must possess a bachelor's degree (or recognized equivalent) in the health sciences or a related area, and meet the general admission requirements for master's degree programs set by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

The program normally requires a minimum of two years of full-time study and a maximum of three years with the first eight months devoted primarily to coursework. It enables students to gain core knowledge and skills in epidemiology and biostatistics methods, health services and policy research, or population health to develop research experience by applying these methodologies to a research project under the supervision of a supervisory committee.

The minimum requirement for an M.Sc. is 30 credits. This usually includes the following core courses:

  • SPPH 400 (3)
  • SPPH 500 (3)
  • SPPH 502 (3)
  • SPPH 507 (1.5)
  • SPPH 599 (12) – MSc Thesis

And at least one of the following core courses:

  • SPPH 503 (3)
  • SPPH 506 (3)
  • SPPH 519 (3)

Any exceptions must be approved by the Program Director.

Electives should be chosen with the advice of the thesis supervisor and thesis committee.

The number of credits required can range from 36 to 42, and the actual courses required are at the discretion of program supervisors.

MSc in PPH: Health Economics concentration

This designation will appear on a student’s transcript, but not on their parchment.

Course Requirements

In order to complete an MSc with a Health Economics concentration, students must complete the following:

Required Courses

  • *SPPH 541 (3)
  • *SPPH 542 (3)
  • *SPPH 546 (3)

Elective Courses (two of four required)

  • *SPPH 514 (3)
  • *SPPH 543 (3)
  • *SPPH 547 (3)
  • *SPPH 549 (3)

*These courses are specific requirements of the Health Economics concentration

Master of Global Health (MGH)

This program is pending final approval by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

The MGH program will provide students with knowledge, skills, and experiences needed for a career in global health. Global health must address social, environmental, commercial, political, and historical determinants of health as well as access to health care. Meeting these inherently global and collective challenges requires respectful international collaborations and ethically confronting drivers of ongoing inequities, including those within global health itself. The program aims to take a local to global, back to local approach to exploring challenges and solutions to global health issues. According to this conception, global health is matter of what one studies and works on, not necessarily where.

Program learning outcomes of the MGH emphasize knowledge of key global health subject areas and skills needed for global health practice. The central knowledge areas include: • Global disease burden, • Global environmental determinants of health, • Global health policies and governance, and • Ethics and decolonization in global health The practical skills include: • Critical appraisal of evidence and policies, • Cultural humility, equitable partnerships, and collaboration with diverse partners, • Program planning, evaluation, and implementation

Admission Requirements:

Successful applicants must meet UBC’s graduate level admission requirements . Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of English language proficiency prior to being extended an offer of admission. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for the MGH are: • TOEFL (score of 100 or higher); OR • IELTS Academic Test (overall score of 7.0 or higher and component scores of 6.5 or higher) Students admitted to the MGH program normally possess a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Applied Science, or professional undergraduate degree in a related area (e.g., Medical Doctor, pharmacy, nursing, dietetics, social work etc.). Admission will be granted competitively based on a combination of grade point averages, (professional) experience, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. Part-time Master’s Classification is also available. Students who wish to be classified as part-time must obtain approval from their graduate program advisor and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies prior to the beginning of the first term of the program. Once registered part-time, students cannot switch to full-time status.

Program Requirements:

A total of 45 credits are requires to graduate from this program: • 30 credits of required coursework: GLBH 501 (3), GLBH 502 (3), GLBH 503 (3), SPPH 581H (3), GLBH 504 (3), GLBH 505 (3), GLBH 506 (3), GLBH 507 (3), GLBH 508 (3), and PPGA 569 (3). • 9 additional course credits to be selected in consultation with the Program Director or Manager. A maximum of 6 credits can be at the undergraduate level in courses numbered 300 to 499. See the program website for a list of recommended elective courses. • A 6-credit, 12-week full-time equivalent practicum (GLBH 510) which concludes with student presentation at an end-of-program symposium. The expected time to completion with full-time enrollment is 20 months. Student may enroll on a part-time basis and take up to 4 years to complete the program. For additional information please visit the M.G.H. Program .

Contact information:

School of Population and Public Health 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3 Telephone: 604-822-2772 Web: https://spph.ubc.ca/ Students in the Health Economics Concentration must complete their thesis within the field of Health Economics.

Master of Health Administration

The M.H.A. program is offered by SPPH, Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with the UBC Sauder School of Business.

The M.H.A. curriculum provides the educational and professional foundations for leadership in the health services field. It emphasizes analytical thinking and aims to provide graduates who are skilled professionals with in-depth applied administrative research tools. Graduates are expected to be capable of identifying and solving complex organizational and assessment problems in the health services sector.

The M.H.A. has a professional executive focus and is taught in modular (1.5 credit) format: Friday afternoon through to Sunday afternoon, approximately one weekend per month. The full program takes two calendar years to complete. All 24 courses are required, in addition to a 6-credit major Research Project (SPHA 590). The program is cohort-based and delivered at UBC Robson Square, and is therefore not available as a distance education or online option.

Applications for admission to the M.H.A. program will be evaluated based on a combination of academic achievement, GMAT/GRE results, or a similar standardized test (MCAT, LSAT, PCAT) or a grade of B+ or higher in an undergraduate statistics or mathematics course, and/or relevant work experience. In addition to the minimum requirements, applicants are required to include a letter of intent that outlines their motivation for completing the M.H.A. program, as well as a current resumé and three letters of reference.

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Professional experience and publications may be considered for those who do not meet the minimum Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements.

The M.H.A. program consists of 42 credits: 24 modules (1.5 credits each) plus the 6-credit SPHA 590: Research Project. At the discretion of the Program Director, a student may substitute SPHA 581: Directed Studies to meet a portion of the total credit requirement. The courses and project are normally completed within 22-24 months. For additional information please visit the M.H.A. Program .

Master of Health Science

The M.H.Sc. program is designed to provide graduate education primarily for physicians. The emphasis is on the application of rigorous methodology to the study of health issues in populations, spanning assessment, and policy development and assurance.

Coursework is in a wide variety of topics: etiologic research; data base analysis; assessment of diagnostic tests; clinical trials; policy analysis; utilization studies; investigations of occupational and environmental health issues. The program's goal is to enhance the students' development of critical thinking and skills in research design and conduct.

Applicants will be considered for admission if they have an M.D., meet the general requirements of admission to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and satisfy the M.H.Sc.'s minimum admission prerequisites .

All application materials must be received by February 1 for entry in September.

Students are required to take a minimum of 30 credits, including 12 credits of specified core courses (SPPH 400, 500, 502, and 513), pass a comprehensive exam, and complete a major paper (SPPH 529). For more information, see SPPH Courses .

Courses will be recommended by the Program Director, depending on the student's background and proposed career goals to a minimum of 30 credits. The comprehensive exam is held in the last two weeks of April for students who have completed the 30 course credits requirement.

Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) is a two-year (6 term) non-thesis program with a 12-week, full-time practicum.

M.P.H students will develop competencies related to the following themes:

  • Colonization & public health
  • Ethics & public health practice
  • Statistics for public health practice
  • Qualitative data for public health practice
  • Epidemiological methods
  • Social determinants of health
  • Climate change, environment & One Health
  • Knowledge translation

There are two entry points into the M.P.H. program. Physicians in UBC’s Public Health and Preventive Medicine residency program complete the M.P.H. program over four terms (one year, 42 credits). All other students complete the M.P.H. program over six terms (two years, 60 credits).

Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements for masters degree programs set by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Physicians in UBC’s Public Health and Preventive Medicine residency program must complete the M.P.H. program over four terms (one year, 42 credits).

For additional information on eligibility requirements, please visit the M.P.H. website .

The M.P.H. is a two-year non-thesis degree consisting of a minimum of 60 credits. Students must take 36 credits of core courses related to the above core themes.

The M.P.H. program identifies courses that satisfy these requirements on its website .

Students are required to successfully complete 18 additional course credits, to be selected in consultation with their Program Director or Manager. See the program website for pathways by which students can fulfill these elective credits.

In addition, students must complete a 12-week, full-time-equivalent practicum worth 6 credits.

Physicians completing the M.P.H. as a component of the UBC Public Health and Preventive Medicine residency program must complete the 42- credit pathway approved by the MPH and PHPM Program Directors that meets the competencies required of both programs.

Further information about pathways to complete the program curriculum is available on the M.P.H. website .

Combined Program Option: Master of Public Health/Diploma in Dental Public Health

The combined Master of Public Health/Diploma in Dental Public Health is not currently accepting applications for admission.

This combined program option is a non-clinical specialty program that is offered in conjunction with the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.).

The combined program provides education and training for potential dental public health workers, researchers, and teachers.

The M.P.H. and Diploma in Dental Public Health are awarded conjointly and both must be completed to graduate. The combined program will require 2.5 years to prepare the student for dental public health practice and a research career.

Graduates with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) or equivalent will be eligible to take the examinations for specialty certification in Dental Public Health of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the American Board of Dental Public Health.

Students without a D.M.D. or equivalent will not be able to take the exam in dental public health at the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the American Board of Dental Public Health.

Students wishing to pursue the combined program must meet the admission requirements for the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies , Dentistry , and School of Population and Public Health .

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine or equivalent, or a Dental Hygiene degree or equivalent, from a recognized university.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of ability to manage quantitative curriculum. This can be provided either by submitting scores from a Graduate Record Exam taken within the last five years or, alternatively, an official transcript in which the applicant has received at least a B+ or higher in an undergraduate or college mathematics or statistics course taken within the past ten years. Scores from GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, VCAT, PCAT, and DATS will be accepted as alternatives to the GRE score.

Completed applications are reviewed and selected for interview by committee. Personal interviews are mandatory.

For additional information on eligibility requirements, please visit the M.P.H. Program .

Dual Degrees: Master of Public Health/Master of Science in Nursing

The dual Master of Public Health/Master of Science in Nursing is not currently accepting applications for admission.

This program permits students to obtain a dual M.P.H. (Master of Public Health) - M.S.N. (Nursing) degree. Students may apply to the School of Population and Public Health and the School of Nursing to pursue an enriched curriculum in public health and nursing studies. For information specific to the M.S.N. degree portion see, Nursing .

Students wishing to pursue the dual M.P.H./M.S.N. degrees program must meet the admission requirements for and be accepted by both the M.P.H. and M.S.N. programs.

Students already admitted to one or the other program may apply to the dual degrees program option during their first year of enrolment. Students wishing to transfer to the program from another UBC program must meet admission requirements and be accepted by both the M.P.H. and M.S.N. programs.

The two master’s degrees, M.P.H. and M.S.N., are awarded on the completion of 60 credits of work approved by the Directors. Students must complete a total of 60 credits. Of these, at least 30 credits must be SPPH courses, including a 6 credit practicum. Unless otherwise approved by the graduate advisors, 30 credits must be NURS courses, including a 9 credit thesis or 3 credit SPAR (Scholarly Practice Advancement Research) project.

The M.P.H. and M.S.N. will be conferred at the completion of the dual program after all requirements for both degrees have been met. Students who choose to receive either the M.P.H. or the M.S.N. prior to completion of the dual degrees program may apply for one of the degrees provided all requirements for that degree have been satisfied. Students selecting this option must withdraw from the dual degrees program.

Contact Information

Ph.D., M.Sc.(Population and Public Health), and M.H.Sc. Emily Van Gulik , Academic Programs Manager School of Population and Public Health 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3 Tel: 604.822.9437 Fax: 604.822.4992 Email: [email protected] Web: www.spph.ubc.ca/programs/

Lisa McCune , Senior Education Manager School of Population and Public Health 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3 Tel: 604.822.9548 Fax: 604.822.4994 Email: [email protected]

M.P.H. and M.Sc. (Occupational and Environmental Hygiene) Professional Programs Manager School of Population and Public Health 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3 Tel: 604.822.9207 Fax: 604.822.4994 Email: [email protected] Web: www.spph.ubc.ca/programs/

Master of Health Administration Andrea Yan , Program Manager Tel: 604.822.5391 Fax: 604.822.4994 Email: [email protected] Web: https://spph.ubc.ca/programs/mha/

M.Sc. Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Shaine Meghji , Senior Program Assistant School of Population and Public Health 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3 Tel: 604.822.2827 Fax: 604.822.4994 Email: [email protected] Web: www.spph.ubc.ca/programs/msc-oeh/

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  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
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Applicants to Master’s and Doctoral degrees are not affected by the recently announced cap on study permits. Review more details

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The Ph.D. program prepares graduates who will provide leadership in the generation, integration, and implementation of knowledge aimed at improving health and health care. Our graduates have expanded spheres of influence in academic institutions, practice settings, and policy arenas. Students join a community of scholars where supervisors are committed to supporting educational programs that meet students’ interests and growth in scholarly engagement with the nursing discipline. All doctoral students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination, an oral candidacy examine, and a research dissertation meeting the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements. Program applicants are admitted based on outstanding achievement in their master's program; evidence of leadership potential for research and scholarship; self-direction; and goals that fit with program resources. Canadian students must hold practicing nurse registration in BC or another province. International students must meet general eligibility criteria for nurse registration in BC. Transfer from the M.S.N. to the Ph.D. program occurs based on Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies regulations.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

This exciting program prepares researchers and leaders to advance research knowledge, and the dissemination and application of findings to nursing and health care. Students join research supervisors in a community of scholars (other students and faculty members) to develop a program that takes them to new levels of knowledge and skill with career relevant competencies. In addition to core courses, students are encouraged to gain advanced expertise in research methods and other skills through rich course offerings, seminars, colloquia, conferences and independent studies available at UBC. Interdisciplinary collaboration is promoted.

My supervisors are an example of the university’s critical mass of world-renowned scholars in the field of chronic diseases, cardiovascular nursing and stroke care, respectively. In addition, the environment in the UBC School of Nursing is well suited for those interested in conducting work that aligns with social justice.

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Quick Facts

Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

  • Canada or the United States
  • International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is required by some applicants. Please check the program website.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Applicants are expected to identify a faculty member who has agreed to serve as supervisor before the application will be assessed. All applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with the Graduate Programs Admission Officer and/or PhD program coordinator prior to completing the application form, and to seek assistance (as necessary) in identifying a potential supervisor. Applicants should also browse faculty profiles to identify faculty they are interested in working with.

Citizenship Verification

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

All full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD from September 2024. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

  • 10 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 10 students was $11,004.
  • 2 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 2 students was $25,222.
  • 11 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 11 students was $6,411.
  • 28 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 28 students was $16,129.
  • 6 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 6 students was $32,500.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

34 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 1 is in a non-salaried situation; for 0 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 33 graduates:

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Sample Employers in Higher Education

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Graduates of our PhD Program have advanced competencies in nursing research and scholarship, research team participation and management, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching, entrepreneurship, and translating results to action. They are innovative in their approaches to finding solutions to problems in nursing and healthcare delivery. Our graduates follow a long tradition of being recognized leaders in the field of nursing, who are working to advance the profession for future generations. Graduates take leadership roles within the health authorities or business and faculty positions at university and colleges worldwide.

Alumni on Success

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Heather McDonald

Job Title Health Director

Employer Seabird Island Band

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Sandra Lauck

Job Title Clinician Scientist

Employer St. Paul's Hospital

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

Completion rates & times.

  • Research Supervisors

Advice and insights from UBC Faculty on reaching out to supervisors

These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.

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This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

  • Abdulai, Fatawu (Clinical nursing, primary (preventive care); Health informatics; human-computer interaction; Health technology design; Informatics/Digital health; Sexual health equity)
  • Baumbusch, Jennifer (long-term residential care, family caregiving, Intellectual Disability, nursing care of older adults )
  • Boschma, Geertje (History of nursing and health care, with special emphasis on mental health and mental health nursing)
  • Brown, Helen Jean (Maternal-infant and women)
  • Browne, Annette (Health inequalities, indigenous peoples, women's health, cultural safety, primary health care interventions to improve health outcomes, marginalized populations, health policy)
  • Bungay, Vicky (sexuality, sex work, harm reduction, drug use, intersectionality, ethnography, communication technologies, community based research, Health inequities affecting men and women working in the commercial sex industry and people who are street-involved, leadership, public health nursing, mental health, sexual health, HIV, and harm reduction programming)
  • Campbell, Suzanne (Clinical nursing, primary (preventive care); lactation support; interprofessional health professional education; health communication; Interpersonal Communication; leadership in nursing; Community Health / Public Health; Health Promotion; Educational Technologies; Health Care Technologies; simulation nursing education; social determinants of health; Adult Education and Continuing Education; global maternal-infant-child health)
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  • Hung, Lillian (Geriatric nursing; Medical and biomedical engineering; Impact of technology and environment on the care experiences of persons with dementia; dementia education; quality improvement; Participatory action research)
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  • Oliffe, John (Care; Sociology and related studies; Men's Health Promotion; Male Depression and Suicide; Psychosocial Prostate Cancer Care; Smoking Cessation)
  • Phinney, Alison (Capacities of older people for successfully coping with the functional consequences of aging and disease)
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  • Ranger, Manon (Neurodevelopment; Clinical nursing, secondary (acute care); neurodevelopment; Early-adversity; Biomarkers of early stress exposure; Brain development; pain; Prematurity)
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  • Concussion among children and youth in British Columbia : follow-up visits and health outcomes
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  • Development and application of destigmatising design principles in sexual health-related technologies
  • Learning from experiences of peer support at an integrated youth service organization : a qualitative study
  • Testing the theoretical framework of the Runaway Intervention Program
  • Cervical cancer screening uptake and experiences of Black African immigrant women in the context of a comprehensive provincial screening program in B.C. Canada
  • Nurses' enactment of equity-promoting practices in the emergency department : a discourse analysis
  • Living as a young person with home mechanical ventilation : a critical narrative inquiry

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Director, School of Population & Public Health

By nicole bell | November 10, 2023

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for the position of Director, School of Population & Public Health at UBC. This position is for a five (5) year term with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory review and is expected to be filled by a candidate internal to the University who is currently in a tenure stream faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2024 , or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

The UBC Faculty of Medicine is committed to fostering excellence in education, research, and service that contributes to the health of individuals and communities locally, nationally, and internationally. The Faculty of Medicine, together with its partners including British Columbia’s Health Authorities, provides innovative programs in the areas of health and life sciences through a province-wide delivery model. The Faculty teaches students at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels and generates more than $350 million in research funding each year.

The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is one of UBC’s research-intensive units. SPPH fosters and translates pioneering research to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. The School offers seven graduate-level academic programs at the Masters and Doctoral level to approximately 350 students, whose research interests align with four areas: 1) Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Public Health Practice; 2) Health in Populations; 3) Health Services and Systems; and 4) Occupational an Environmental Health. It has a residency program in public health and preventive medicine. The School also offers 13 undergraduate courses in areas related to population and public health. The School currently has over 45 tenure stream faculty, over 100 clinical faculty members and over 100 other faculty members who are engaged in teaching and research. SPPH is home to four (4) centres; including the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health, Centre for Applied Ethics, and the Human Early Learning Partnership, and a number of affiliated Centres.

The School Director will provide leadership by creating and advancing a provincial departmental mission, strategic plan and goals that align with the Faculty and the University. The Director will foster and maintain an environment that promotes the Faculty’s values of excellence, mutual respect, caring, and integrity where civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion are valued and central to all encounters across the Faculty, the University, and the communities.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in senior leadership roles within a clinical or academic setting, have demonstrated success in supporting the career development and mentorship of diverse faculty members, demonstrated commitment to education across the spectrum of learners, and strong record of research and innovation, educational scholarship and/or professional contributions in an area related to Population and Public Health. The candidate will also have demonstrated experience in team building, fostering engagement and promoting Indigenous cultural awareness, inclusivity across working and learning environments. The successful candidate will also have experience in working with Health Authority leadership to create academic integration of teaching and research into clinical service delivery and Health Human Resource Planning, particularly in areas of academic expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.

A detailed job description is available in the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Medicine for those who wish to review it. Please inquire at the email address below. The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged. Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the School.

An application package should include: a letter of application that addresses scholarly, professional and creative work, teaching, administrative service and experience fostering collaboration across partners; a brief statement (1-2 pages) of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional or community context; a detailed curriculum vitae; and names of four references. Applications should be directed to:

Dermot Kelleher, MB, MD, FRCP, FRCPI, FMedSci, FCAHS, FRCPC, AGAF Dean, Faculty of Medicine Vice President, Health, Faculty of Medicine, UBC c/o Ms. Nicole Bell, Manager, Searches and Reviews Email: [email protected] Subject Line: Director, School of Population and Public Health

Review of applications will begin December 10, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed. Please contact Ms. Nicole Bell via email at [email protected]

To learn more about UBC’s Center for Workplace Accessibility, visit the website here https://hr.ubc.ca/CWA .

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UBC — One of the World's Leading Universities. As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.

Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty — comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and over 10,000 clinical faculty members — is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualifies persons are encouraged to apply. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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We are recruiting Champions of Change where health begins. Health doesn’t begin with medical care.  Health begins where we are born, grow, live, work and age.

These conditions are shaped by:

  • Distribution of wealth, income, education, and employment
  • Housing costs, food systems, and impact on the climate
  • Power dynamics related to gender, class, race, sexuality, among others
  • Government policies that shape all these other social determinants of health.

As a result, health promotion often falls to social, economic and environmental ministries. Ministries of health are key too, but they often treat illness more than they prevent it. Our Master of Public Health focuses on illness prevention and health promotion.

Students of the MPH program have gone on to have careers as community health specialists, policy advisors, field epidemiologists, and project managers. Learn more about  career outcomes here .

So join us where health begins. The MPH Program is a two-year program with a minimum of 60 credits including a  6-credit practicum . Learn more about the  program here .

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Explore canada’s only indigenous public health professional development opportunity at ubc’s faculty of medicine., the indigenous public health training institutes equip indigenous community members and scholars with the necessary skills to address public health issues in indigenous communities. one-week intensive courses are offered toward the completion of the graduate certificate or certificate (non-credit) in indigenous public health, or courses can be taken individually..

Indigenous Public Health Winter Institute 2024 – Applications are now closed! 

February 19th -23rd, 2024 in person at UBC Vancouver

The courses for the IPH Winter Institute are:

  • Mental Health in Indigenous Communities (SPPH 587 1.5 credits / non-credit)
  • Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research in Indigenous Health (SPPH 588 1.5 credits/non-credit)

Please contact us to discuss Credit vs. Non-Credit options!

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Doctoral students committed to health equity part of new UBC Health program

How can a PhD student change the world for the better? Doctoral students undertaking innovative health equity-oriented research in surprising and unexpected places across the university are part of a new UBC Health-funded research program, launched in partnership with the Public Scholars Initiative (PSI).

UBC Health has welcomed nine doctoral students from UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan into the inaugural cohort of the Health Equity Stream of PSI. PSI supports doctoral students whose research extends beyond the academy and traditional disciplinary approaches to impact the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and creative forms of scholarship in their dissertation work. Through the Health Equity Stream, doctoral students have the opportunity to engage in tailored learning and networking focused on building an interdisciplinary community of scholars who are working to address complex questions and challenges of our world through research that improves health equity.

UBC Health is excited to have these doctoral students be part of our first cohort... They are truly championing innovative health research and health equity.

The Health Equity Public Scholars are based in a range of disciplines, with research projects on diverse topics that address systemic inequities in health, such as access to HIV prevention education, access to genetic counselling services, mother and child separation in prison settings, youth suicide prevention, social impacts of the criminalized drug supply, quality of life for residents in long-term care, and health and safety of sex workers. The cohort demonstrates a dedication to advancing community engagement, integrated knowledge translation, and fostering meaningful partnerships and collaborations with the communities they serve.   

“UBC Health is excited to have these doctoral students be part of our first cohort,” says Dr. Christie Newton, Associate Vice-President, pro tem . “Their interdisciplinary research projects have the potential to impact and help improve the health of individuals and communities in British Columbia and beyond. They are truly championing innovative health research and health equity.”

Learn more about the scholars below.

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The university’s PhD CoLab Pilot program was launched last fall to encourage faculty-student collaboration to devise innovative solutions for complex questions on various topics. It is aimed at giving PhD scholars at UBC the necessary support to blend their insights, methodologies and perspectives, in collaboration with faculty members and external partners, to create new understandings and approaches. 

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UBC is reporting a healthy financial position as part of its 2024/25 budget proposal presented to the Board of Governors’ Finance Committee.The report was presented to the committee in advance of going to the full Board of Governors on March 27, 2024. It acknowledges that UBC, like many other universities, is navigating a challenging financial landscape. Broader economic conditions, geopolitical tensions and issues specific to higher education are creating a measure of instability and uncertainty for the post-secondary sector as a whole.

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Seven projects, led by faculty and staff in Vancouver and the Okanagan, which embed sustainable health and wellbeing strategic initiatives within their plan have been awarded grant funding through the teaching, learning and research environments stream of the 2023/24 UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund.

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The 2024/25 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) funding round is complete. Funding worth $2.2 million has been awarded to 62 new and returning TLEF projects across UBC Vancouver. An additional $150,000 has been allocated to support 15 project teams as part of the Special Call for the Universal Design for Learning Fellows Program.

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The research-intensive Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Political Science at UBC Vancouver will help prepare you to secure tenure-track faculty positions and prestigious postdoctoral fellowships, as well as other academic and non-academic careers.

Prospective graduate students should browse our research areas to learn about the groups of faculty members working in 30 different research fields, methodologies, and geographic regions.

Our PhD program consists of two years of graduate coursework followed by comprehensive exams following the completion of course requirements.

Students write a dissertation proposal by the end of their third year of study, and with its approval and defense, move on to their dissertation research and writing, which normally takes two to three years to complete.

We are proud to see many of our PhDs in faculty positions and in successful careers throughout the world. We value collaboration and collegiality, and we strive to create an atmosphere of trust, respect, and professional courtesy to ensure a diverse intellectual community.

NEW: CANADIAN POLITICS FACULTY RENEWAL

UBC Political Science has significantly renewed our Canadian Politics faculty roster in recent years with the recruitment of Profs. Carey Doberstein, Sophie Borwein, and Vince Hopkins.

The Canadian Politics field at UBC is now especially equipped to supervise graduate students in the realm of public policy, public opinion and identity, inequalities in society, and how governments design and implement policies, programs, and services.

New faculty also complement the existing Canadian Politics faculty strengths in the areas of federalism (Kathy Harrison, Gerald Baier) and political behavior (Fred Cutler, Matthew Wright).

Faculty in the Canadian Politics field use survey methods, data science and experimental designs, and qualitative approaches in the course of their research.

The renewed Canadian Politics faculty at UBC will supplement department financial support packages in the doctoral program with research assistance fellowships and conference support.

Our PhD graduates have been highly successful in pursuing academic and non-academic careers.

On the academic front, UBC PhDs hold tenured or tenure track positions at major universities in North America and internationally. Our graduates have taken up  tenure-track and tenured positions at Canadian institutions including the University of Toronto, University of Victoria, University of Western Ontario, York University, University of Ottawa, MacEwan University, University of Fraser Valley, University of Manitoba, Memorial University of Newfoundland, McMaster University, and the University of Calgary; at U.S. institutions including the University of Michigan, University of Pittsburgh, Colorado State University, Georgia Tech, Soka University; and outside North America at institutions including the University of Essex, University of Sheffield, University of St. Andrews, Cardiff University, Trinity College Dublin, Tel Aviv University, Sophia University, National University of Singapore, Queensland University, Australia National University, University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, and Ritsumeikan University.

Our PhDs have held postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University, Yale University, Columbia University, Vanderbilt University, University of Toronto, Queen’s University, Oxford University, Duke University, and other institutions.

Many UBC PhDs have taken their doctoral training to high-level positions with government agencies, NGOs, international organizations, think tanks, and private-sector employers, including Statistics Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada, the US Department of Defense Asia-Pacific Center, Global Affairs Canada, Health Canada, the International Committee of the Red Cross, Medecins Sans Frontiers, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Deutschebank, Innovative Research Group, the Institute for Research on Public Policy, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, among others.

New CRCs focus on human health

Five new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) are joining UBC Science, with foci that span gene therapies, air pollution policy, natural product derivatives, applying new computational approaches to the experimental sciences, and microbiota health. Three Chairs within the Faculty have also been renewed.

"Researchers strive to contribute to building a better, healthier and more diverse society," said Ted Hewitt, Chair of Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat Steering Committee in making the announcement. "The Canada Research Chairs Program is essential in this quest as it supports innovators, forward-thinkers and creators across the country as they work tirelessly to shape a brighter future for Canadians. Congratulations to the new and renewed Canada Research Chairs in this cycle. We are eagerly waiting to follow your research journeys."

The appointments are part of 19 new or renewed Chairs at UBC announced today by the federal government.

Five new CRCs join UBC Science

Developing the next generation of gene therapies.

Appointed with UBC’s Michael Smith Labs and the School of Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Anna Blakney has been named the new CRC in nucleic acid bioengineering. Her lab investigates how RNA and biomaterials—the components of gene delivery formulations—interact with the immune system in order to improve potency and enable clinical translation.

Modelling for improved air pollution policy

The new CRC in environmental modelling for policy, Dr. Amanda Giang works at the interface of environmental modelling and policy through an interdisciplinary lens, with a focus on air pollution and toxics. Appointed to the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, and Mechanical Engineering, her lab investigates how simulation, statistical and qualitative methods can better assess the environmental and health impacts of technology and policy.

New computational approaches to experimental sciences

Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse’s work with UBC Mathematics proposes, develops and simulates new computational approaches applied to experimental sciences. As the new CRC in theoretical and computational biology, his research lies at the interface of mathematics, physics and scientific computing and a range of experimental sciences (developmental biology, biochemistry, cell biology, biomedicine, plant biology). Dr. Madzvamuse’s projects include a collaboration with UK health authorities in Covid-19 modelling.

Generating natural product derivatives

Appointed the new CRC in biosynthetic enzymes, Dr. Katherine Ryan’s research focuses on understanding how natural products are made, including those with applications as antibacterial agents and anti-cancer drugs. Her lab in UBC Chemistry works to isolate new biosynthetic pathways from microbes, to engineer enzymes that catalyze new reactions, and to generate natural product derivatives through combinatorial engineering and chemo-enzymatic synthesis.

Understanding the microbiota and inflammatory disease

Dr. Carolina Tropini’s research team examines the roles and complex interactions of microbial communities to better understand how the microbes within us affect our health. Appointed with UBC Microbiology and Immunology and the School of Biomedical Engineering, she is the new CRC in quantitative microbiota biology for health applications. Her work has implications for a range of conditions, from Alzheimer’s and depression to rheumatoid arthritis.

Renewed CRCs

In addition to the five new Chairs joining UBC Science, three CRCs have been renewed:

  • Dr. William Cheung (Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries), CRC in ocean sustainability and global change
  • Dr. Raymond Ng (Computer Science, Data Science Institute,) CRC in data science and analytics
  • Dr. Ziliang Ye (Physics and Astronomy), CRC in two-dimensional quantum materials

Learn more about all the CRCs currently working at UBC Science .  

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Five UBC engineering experts named Canada Research Chairs

Clockwise from left: Dr. Anna Blakney, Dr. Ali G. Madiseh, Dr. Amanda Giang, Dr. Carolina Tropini and Dr. Will Hughes

March 13, 2024

Five UBC Applied Science researchers have been appointed as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs, among 19 chairs at UBC .

The Canada Research Chairs Program invests up to $311 million per year to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising researchers in engineering and the natural sciences, health sciences, humanities and social sciences.

Dr. Anna Blakney , an assistant professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering and the Michael Smith Laboratories at UBC Vancouver campus, was awarded a new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Nucleic Acid Bioengineering. The Blakney Lab is “a multidisciplinary group of engineers, immunologists and molecular biologists investigating the interactions between RNA, biomaterials and the immune system to prevent and treat disease.”

Dr. Ali Ghoreishi Madiseh , an assistant professor in the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at UBC Vancouver, was renewed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Advanced Mine Energy Systems. His research focuses on developing novel solutions for maximizing energy efficiency and improving system performance, to ultimately help mining and petroleum industries to improve their processes, cut operating costs and reduce their environmental footprint.

Dr. Amanda Giang , an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, is a new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modelling for Policy . Her research addresses challenges at the interface of environmental modelling and policy through an interdisciplinary lens, with a focus on air pollution and toxics .

Dr. Will Hughes , director of the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan campus, was named a new Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in DNA Engineering. His research involves designing DNA for material, memory, machine and medical applications. 

He is also receiving $360,000 in support for this chair from the  Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund .

Dr. Carolina Tropini , an assistant professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, was awarded a new Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Quantitative Microbiota Biology for Health Applications. Her expertise is in engineering new microbes and tools to treat the chronic diseases, allergies and immune disorders that have resulted from lifestyle changes over the past 100 years.

Tier 1 Chairs are awarded to “outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields.” For each Tier 1 Chair, the institution receives $200,000 annually for seven years.

Tier 2 Chairs are given to “exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field.” For each Tier 2 Chair, the institution receives $100,000 annually for five years, with an additional $20,000 annual research stipend for first-term Tier 2 Chairs.

This year, 40 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs were appointed at 22 institutions across Canada.

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