Dr. Mark Harrison

Professor

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Biography

Mark Harrison joined the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2014, where he leads the health economics program and the Collaboration Outcomes Research Evaluation (CORE) group. His work focuses on patient-physician decision-making, understanding role preferences in treatment decisions, and evaluating the impact of policy interventions on patient outcomes in the healthcare system. Mark has a keen interest in studying access to healthcare for marginalized populations and the relationship between health and the healthcare environment. He is also a health economist serving on the British Columbia Ministry of Health's Health Technology Assessment Committee and is open to inquiries from prospective graduate students and post-doctoral researchers.

Research Interests

Health Economics Decision-Making Health Policy Health Technology Assessment Environmental Health

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Leads the health economics program and the CORE group.

Awards

#2017

Michael Smith Foundation Health Research Scholar Award

#2016

Arthritis Society Young Investigator Salary Award

#2016

Association Faculties Pharmacy Canada New Investigator Research 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
  • 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.