Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc

Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Saewyc leads the Stigma Resilience Vulnerable Youth Centre (SARAVYC) and conducts research focused on stigma, trauma, and their influence on the health of marginalized young people. Her work addresses the protective factors and interventions needed to foster resilience among vulnerable youth populations, including LGBTQ2S teens, runaway and homeless youth, and indigenous young people in Canada. Dr. Saewyc's current projects include improving health equity in LGBTQ youth, supporting the needs of gender-diverse youth, and fostering healthy relationships among LGBTQ2+ youth in British Columbia. She has received numerous accolades, such as the Distinguished University Scholar award at UBC and recognition in the International Nursing Research Hall of Fame. With a commitment to interdisciplinary health care education, her teaching emphasizes adolescent health and the importance of effective, engaging learning strategies.

Research Interests

Youth Health Issues Stigma Trauma Resilience Adolescent Health Public Health Nursing

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Professorship in Nursing focusing on adolescent health research.

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.