Dr. Dharmi Kapadia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dharmi Kapadia is a Senior Lecturer in the Sociology Department at the University of Manchester, specializing in the intersection of racism, health, and mental well-being among older people. She became a Q-Step Lecturer in March 2017, focusing her research on ethnic inequalities in various sectors, including mental health services and labor markets. Kapadia co-investigates key projects such as the ESRC COVID Rapid Response project addressing ethnic-racial inequality and the Nuffield Foundation's 'Ethnic Inequalities in Life' project. With a PhD in Social Statistics obtained in 2015, she has been involved in significant research exploring the role of social networks in accessing mental health services for diverse ethnic groups. Her extensive work is grounded in the methodologies of mixed-methods studies, undertaken both as a research assistant and principal investigator. Furthermore, Kapadia actively contributes to the CoDE Centre on Dynamics of Ethnicity and engages with broader topics, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals, through her research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2017-03-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Teaching and conducting research in sociology, focusing on racism and health.

Awards

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Outstanding Staff Awards 2023

2023-06-13
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Sociology Public Engagement Prize

2022-12-16

Requirements for University of Manchester

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:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.