Dr. Jenna Usprech

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Jenna Usprech. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Jenna Usprech received her PhD from the University of Toronto, and her Master’s degree from Queen’s University, both focusing on tissue engineering research. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering from the University of Guelph. Usprech joined the University of British Columbia (UBC) as an Assistant Professor of Teaching in 2019, where she introduced new areas to the undergraduate curriculum and is dedicated to enhancing biomedical engineering education. Usprech is particularly passionate about student wellness and science communication, and she employs classroom strategies that promote critical thinking and retention of material. She has worked on incorporating hands-on cellular and tissue engineering design into the undergraduate curriculum within the School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME).

Research Interests

Curriculum Design Cellular Engineering Tissue Engineering Teaching Strategies Student Wellness Science Communication Retention of Material Critical Thinking

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.