Dr. Emmanuela Ojukwu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ojukwu’s research intersects major aspects of health including racial and gender health disparities, minority health, maternal-infant health, sexual health, social determinants of health, chronic illnesses, infectious diseases, and health promotion. Her dissertation focused on social determinants of HIV treatment engagement for black postpartum women living with HIV in South Florida, USA. She is proficient in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed analytical research methods, literature reviews, concept analyses, and psychometric analyses. Dr. Ojukwu developed a psychometric measure for HIV treatment engagement (HTE) that is currently being tested in a study of minority older women living with HIV in Miami, Florida, USA. Her work remains focused on research that promotes health for marginalized populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Surrey, BC, Canada

Teaching and research in the field of nursing with a focus on health disparities.

Awards

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General Scholarship Recipient

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Presidential Gold Pin Recipient, Honors Award

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Shining Star Award

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Summa Cum Laude

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Dissertation Grant Award

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Degree Honors Award

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.