Dr. Heidi Swierenga

Professor

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Biography

Heidi Swierenga is an object conservator specializing in the care and use of Indigenous belongings. She serves as the Senior Conservator and Head of the Collections Care Access Department in Museum Anthropology and is an associate in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Swierenga teaches the conservation of organic and inorganic materials, reflecting her expertise in the preservation of artifacts. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University and a Master of Art Conservation from Queen’s University, graduating in 2000.

Research Interests

Museum Anthropology Object Conservation Indigenous Belongings Collections Care Teaching Conservation

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.