Dr. Deborah Buszard

Professor

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Biography

Deborah Buszard served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal at UBC Okanagan from 2012 to 2020, and was the Director of Environmental Programs and a founding member of the College of Sustainability at Dalhousie University from 2006 to 2012. She held the position of Dean of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at McGill University from 1996 to 2005, and was also the Founding Dean of the McGill School of Environment in 2008. A graduate of the University of Bath with a Bachelor of Science in Honours and the University of London with a Ph.D., she is passionate about plant sciences with a focus on fruit crops, sustainability, and the role of universities in societal development. In her role as an academic leader, she has advocated for social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to enhance the success of all university constituents. Additionally, she volunteers on various councils and executive boards, including the Canadian Forces Liaison Council and the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Research Interests

Crop Plant Productivity Agriculture Food Policy Sustainability

Experience

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal

— Present

UBC Okanagan • Kelowna, BC

Led the university's Okanagan campus, focusing on academic strategies and institutional development.

Director of Environmental Programs

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS

Directed various environmental programs and contributed to sustainability initiatives at the university.

Dean

— Present

McGill University • Montreal, QC

Oversaw the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and implemented innovative academic programs.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.