Dr. Irehobhude Iyioha

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Irehobhude O. Iyioha is an Associate Professor and inaugural holder of the Hon. Selwyn Romilly UBC Professorship in Race Access Justice at the Peter Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia. With a comprehensive academic background including an LLB from Benin, BL from Lagos, LLM from Toronto, and a PhD from UBC, Dr. Iyioha's scholarship focuses on the limits and effectiveness of law in both domestic and international contexts. His roles have included Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry’s Dossetor Centre for Health Ethics at the University of Alberta and Visiting Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has a distinguished track record in teaching, and his innovative programs like the Black Professionals Leadership Program and the PEIF Fund have garnered significant recognition and funding. His contributions to the fields of health law, human rights, and critical studies illustrate his commitment to social justice, particularly for historically disenfranchised populations. Dr. Iyioha is also a Principal Investigator for various multi-national research initiatives, advancing knowledge in legal theory and social justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaches various law courses, including areas of health law, international human rights, and social justice.

Full Professor, Adjunct

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Alberta, Canada

Position at the Dossetor Centre for Health Ethics in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

Visiting Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Osgoode Hall Law School, York University • Toronto, ON, Canada

Teaches in the Executive Master of Laws Program.

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.