Dr. Kim Hellemans

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kim Hellemans is an Assistant Professor in Neuroscience at Carleton University, recognized for her dedication as an educator and researcher. Her work focuses on the intersection of mental health, substance use, and academic outcomes in emerging adults, particularly examining problematic cannabis use and the mental health of graduate students. Hellemans advocates for knowledge translation and has developed popular neuroscience animations addressing substance use stigma. She co-hosts the award-winning podcast 'Minding the Brain', which aims to communicate cutting-edge neuroscience to a public audience. Hellemans is committed to applying an integrative neuroscience perspective, amalgamating biological, psychological, and social approaches, to address the complexities of stress, trauma, and well-being. She teaches various courses on neuroscience and mental health and supervises both undergraduate and graduate level research projects, aiming to train interdisciplinary scholars who can transform health systems related to mental health and substance use.

Research Interests

Courses

NEUR 1202: Neuroscience Mental Health Psychiatric Disease NEUR 4306: Neural Basis Addiction

Requirements for Carleton University

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:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.