Dr. Jean Polfus

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jean Polfus is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to conservation and collaborative caribou management. With a strong interest in diverse ways of knowing, Indigenous governance, and language, Polfus actively engages in research that incorporates multiple perspectives in ecological management. He has an academic background that includes a PhD from the University of Manitoba and an MS from the University of Montana, as well as a BA from Dartmouth College. Through his work with the Canadian Wildlife Service and Environment Climate Change Canada, Polfus contributes to significant advances in wildlife conservation. His commitment to integrating Indigenous knowledge systems into scientific discourses exemplifies his leadership in the field and his dedication to ecological sustainability.

Research Interests

Conservation Biology Collaborative Caribou Management Indigenous Governance Ecological Management

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.