Dr. Amanda Bradley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amanda Bradley is an Associate Professor Teaching in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she contributes to the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) Program. She has a background in Biochemistry and holds a PhD in Experimental Pathology. Over the years, she served as the Director of the BMLSc Program from 2013 to 2023. Dr. Bradley's commitment to undergraduate education and her dedication to scholarship, teaching, and learning are at the core of her academic career. Her professional journey began with a strong foundation in science research, particularly in immunology and hematology. Through her teaching philosophy, she emphasizes a student-centered approach that engages students actively in the learning process. She has developed several courses within the BMLSc Program and has contributed to innovative educational practices within UBC's Faculty of Medicine. In recognition of her contributions, she has received numerous awards, including the Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement in Education Award in 2023. Dr. Bradley has also been involved in research initiatives focusing on the impact of student peer assessment on learning outcomes, collaborating on various projects that enhance the educational experience for students in health sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor Teaching

2002-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Dedicated to undergraduate education in the BMLSc Program and involved in a variety of teaching and curriculum development activities.

Awards

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Distinguished Achievement in Education Award

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Killam Teaching Prize

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Department of Pathology Award for Excellence in Education

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BMLSc Graduates’ Choice Award Teaching Excellence

Courses

Pathology 300 (Clinical Chemistry) Pathology 405 (Seminars Current Topics) Pathology 408 (Research Career Skills) Pathology 415 (Immunopathology) Pathology 402 (Hematopathology)

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.