Dr. Erin Kennedy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erin Kennedy is an Assistant Professor teaching in the Nurse Practitioner and Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She employs a grounded constructivist approach that cultivates experiential and self-directed learning, empowering students to think critically and lead with confidence in complex health systems. Her teaching spans the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, where she mentors students throughout the continuum of nursing education, from foundational BSN learners to experienced Registered Nurses advancing as reflective Nurse Practitioners. Erin's scholarship focuses on leadership development, health promotion, and curriculum innovation, with an emphasis on preparing graduates to navigate system-level changes and advance equitable, sustainable models of care.

Research Interests

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.