Dr. Amanda Sim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amanda Sim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University and a core member of the Offord Centre for Child Studies. Her research program aims to promote mental health and well-being for children and families affected by war and forced displacement. She is affiliated with the Global Health Program at McMaster University. Amanda holds a DPhil in Social Intervention from the University of Oxford, a MA in Law & Diplomacy from Tufts University, and a BA in Psychology from New York University. Additionally, she completed her postdoctoral training as a Research Fellow at the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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