Dr. Luke Clark

Professor

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Biography

Luke Clark is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia and the Director of the Centre for Gambling Research. Established in 2014, the Centre collaborates with the British Columbia government and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation to conduct research on gambling. His expertise lies in understanding the cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms that contribute to gambling behavior and disorders, focusing on aspects such as cognitive distortions and behavioral addictions. He actively publishes in leading journals on topics ranging from the effects of modern gambling products to the biological and psychological traits that predispose individuals to disordered gambling. Additionally, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of how behavioral data can identify at-risk individuals in online gambling contexts. He is also involved in teaching and currently accepts graduate students for supervision. His published works include research on the neurocognitive and psychophysiological bases of decision-making in gambling contexts.

Research Interests

Awards

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UBC Killam Research Prize

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Scientific Achievement Award

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
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  • 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.