Dr. Debbie Kelly

Professor

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Biography

Debbie Kelly is the principal investigator and director of the Comparative Cognition Cognitive Biology Laboratory at the University of Manitoba. Her research focuses on the interdisciplinary comparative approach to study cognitive evolution and animal behavior. The laboratory uses experimental methods to investigate topics such as spatial cognition, social cognition, concept learning, animal welfare, and canine cognition, studying a wide variety of species to understand the brain, behavior, and evolution. Her work emphasizes the importance of animal-human interactions and the welfare approach, integrating knowledge about animal cognition, behavior, and welfare. She is committed to providing community-based experiential learning research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, and is dedicated to supporting opportunities for women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.