Dr. Donna Raffin Bouchal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Raffin Bouchal has made significant contributions to the fields of palliative care and nursing education. Her research program focuses on areas such as anticipatory grief, psychosocial and spiritual care at the end of life, and advance care planning. With extensive experience in qualitative methodologies, she has consulted and presented on topics that address wellness and grief among healthcare professionals and families dealing with end-of-life issues. Dr. Raffin Bouchal serves on various committees that align with her expertise, including the Faculty of Graduate Studies Appeals Committee and the Alberta Provincial End-of-Life Care Policy Advisory Committee. She has actively engaged with the Covenant Health Palliative Institute Advisory Committee and the Tom Baker Cancer Centre Nursing Council, showcasing her dedication to improving care and support in the palliative environment.

Research Interests

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.