Dr. Lydia Wytenbroek

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Wytenbroek is a social historian in health nursing with interests in the histories of American nursing, imperialism in the Middle East, medical racism, perioperative nursing in Canada, and nursing technological innovation. She serves as Co-Lead of the Consortium for Nursing History Inquiry at the University of British Columbia. As an editor for the Nursing History Review, she actively engages with national and international nursing history organizations including the Canadian Association for the History of Nursing and the American Association for the History of Nursing. Her research encompasses various significant themes including the experiences of women in nursing, medical migration, and innovations in nursing practices. Additionally, Dr. Wytenbroek teaches courses that encourage nursing students to critically analyze the social constructions of health and illness, the systemic issues surrounding health equity, and the historical narratives impacting nursing today.

Research Interests

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.