Dr. Ingrid Handlovsky

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ingrid Handlovsky joined the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria as an Assistant Professor in 2020. She completed her Bachelor of Science at McMaster University, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Toronto and a PhD at the University of British Columbia. Her dissertation focused on enhancing equity in gender and sexual identity, supported by the CIHR Doctoral Award and the UBC Four Year Fellowship. Handlovsky co-founded the AdJust Research Collective and is an affiliate of the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health. She coordinates the Master of Nursing – Nurse Educator program at UVic and is a community-engaged researcher, collaborating closely with health organizations and community members to explore approaches to health equity. Her research interests include health equity, social environments influencing health outcomes, and the experiences of Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ individuals within healthcare. She is currently involved in several research projects aimed at enhancing health equity and addressing discrimination in nursing education. Handlovsky has received multiple awards for her teaching and research contributions, including the NNPBC Excellence in Teaching Award and the CIHR Doctoral Award.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

NNPBC Excellence in Teaching Award

#2016

Irene Goldstone HIV/AIDS Social Justice Scholarship

#2012

CIHR Doctoral Award

#2014

4 Year Fellowship

Courses

Nurse Educator Practice Engaging Pedagogy: Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education Health Policy Practice Nursing Education Practice Curriculum Design Evidence Advanced Practice Nursing Nursing Inquiry Nursing Communities and Health Systems Health and Healing VII: Promoting Community and Societal Health Professional Practice V: Leadership in Nursing

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.