Dr. David Nicholas

Professor

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Biography

David Nicholas is a Professor and Acting Dean at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary. He is a full member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education. His research areas primarily focus on Autism, Health Services Research, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and Patient Family Centred Care. With a background in Social Work, he has been actively involved in investigating quality of life among children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families, while also addressing chronic health issues. His research incorporates diverse methodologies, including qualitative, mixed-methods, and systematic reviews, and emphasizes partnerships at community and international levels. David has contributed significantly to academic excellence and has received multiple awards for his teaching and research efforts, including the University of Calgary Teaching Award and the Sustainability Research Award.

Research Interests

Awards

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Sustainability Research Award

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University of Calgary Teaching Award for Full-Time Academic Staff (Associate Professor)

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Chair, Allied Health Research Committee

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Dr. Beverley J. Antle Legacy Hope Award for Excellence in Social Work

Courses

Adv Method Epistemology

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.