Dr. Laurence Monnais

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laurence Monnais (PhD, University Paris 7) holds the Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Pluralism and is a member of the Centre de recherche en santé publique. She researches the social dimensions of healthcare practices, medication as a social object, and health policy in Southeast Asia from the 19th century to the present. Monnais has published extensively on the intersections between biomedicine and traditional forms of medicine, focusing on issues such as over-medication and the public's rejection of vaccinations. She has contributed to numerous projects concerning health indicators and the historical context of health practices among immigrants in Canada and Vietnam. Monnais is also affiliated with the History of Medicine in Southeast Asia Centre and serves on various academic committees, promoting interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Leads research on healthcare practices and policy within the Faculty of Arts and Science.

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Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.