Dr. Coby Tschanz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Coby Tschanz began work in the Teaching Professor stream at the School of Nursing in December 2008. His expertise lies in hospice palliative nursing practice, human living experiences, and nursing education, particularly rituals in nursing education and inter-professional interdisciplinary teamwork. Tschanz contributes to several initiatives within the UVIC Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and serves as a counsellor for Xi Eta (Sigma International, UVIC). He co-coordinates undergraduate BSN practice education courses and develops workshops for both undergraduate and graduate students and colleagues on nursing theory-guided practice. His scholarly work focuses on nursing education, chronic life-limiting illness, and palliative care, framed through the lens of human becoming. Tschanz's research integrates contemplative pedagogy and nursing philosophy, exploring the intricacies of teaching and learning in nursing practice. His contributions to the field include a variety of publications in reputable journals, addressing topics from aesthetic knowing to ethical decision-making models in palliative care. Coby Tschanz is committed to advancing the discipline of nursing through academia and point-of-care experiences in hospice palliative nursing.

Research Interests

Courses

Nursing Inquiry Hospice Palliative Nursing Practice Education/Experiences

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.