Dr. Christine Mcpherson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christine McPherson is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Health Sciences. She is a Registered Nurse and Health Psychologist, having attained her Ph.D. from King’s College London (UK). She has taught in the School of Nursing at both graduate and undergraduate levels, employing various teaching formats including clinical coordination, discussion groups, lectures, seminars, online, and hybrid courses. Her teaching focuses on research methods, nursing ethics, palliative care, and the socio-cultural aspects of aging and adult care for those with acute and chronic conditions. McPherson’s primary research interest lies in understanding the experiences of individuals facing chronic, life-limiting illnesses, with an emphasis on psychosocial and relational issues surrounding symptom management. She adopts a pragmatic approach to research, utilizing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Additionally, she is actively involved in capacity building to mobilize research into practice and mentors students in her faculty position while working with community stakeholders. Her research mobilization activities include systematic reviews and interventions related to palliative care, in collaboration with the National Health Service (NHS) Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York (UK).

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History