Dr. Catherine Carstairs

Professor

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Biography

Catherine Carstairs is a professor and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada at the University of Guelph, specializing in the history of gender, health, and medicine. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2000) and has extensive experience in supervising graduate students in these areas. Her research interests include gender history, the history of alcohol and drug use, as well as health and medicine in Canada. Carstairs has authored significant publications, including books such as 'Smile Gap: History Oral Health Social Inequality' and various articles addressing topics such as maternalism, vaccine hesitancy, and the historical context of public health campaigns in Canada. Her work explores the intersections of health, policy, and societal issues throughout Canadian history. In addition to her academic pursuits, she has received numerous funding awards, including grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Carstairs is recognized for her contributions to feminist history in Canada, emphasizing the importance of understanding health-related issues from a historical perspective.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).