Dr. Carrie Branch

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carrie Branch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University. Her research focuses on understanding how environmental variation influences behavior, particularly in avian systems. She is interested in the evolution of communication signals and how these signals convey information within diverse ecological contexts. Branch collaborates with talented researchers to investigate the cognitive variations associated with environmental heterogeneity and its contribution to female mating choices. Through her work, she aims to contribute to the broader understanding of cognitive adaptation in changing environments, emphasizing the critical role of environmental factors in shaping animal behavior.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and researching in the Department of Psychology.

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
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.