Dr. Afshin Vafaei

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Afshin Vafaei is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Studies at Western University. He specializes in social epidemiology, focusing on the aging population and the social determinants that affect health, particularly among older adults. His research employs innovative methods to explore the intersections of gender and health, addressing how various social factors influence health outcomes. Dr. Vafaei is committed to advancing knowledge in the field of epidemiology through rigorous research and teaching. His areas of expertise include aging, health, epidemiology, and biostatistics.

Research Interests

Social Epidemiology Aging Innovative Research Methods Epidemiology Gender Intersections Social Determinants of Health

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.