Dr. Lynda Eccott

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lynda Eccott is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, where she has been teaching since 1993. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Victoria and a Master of Science in Pharmacology from UBC. In recognition of her excellent teaching, she was awarded the prestigious Killam Teaching Prize in 2001. Lynda is actively involved in curriculum development and teaches courses on natural health products, specifically PHRM 221: Nutrition Pharmacy Practice. As a Principal Investigator and Co-investigator on several Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund grants, her work focuses on improving interprofessional education (IPE) and student well-being. She has published various articles and contributed to the textbook 'Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs.' Lynda has vast experience in developing curricula and has been invited to present IPE topics at both national and international conferences. Her research interests include qualitative and quantitative research in the effectiveness of interprofessional education, teaching strategies, and enhancing the collaboration between pharmacists and physicians.

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.