Dr. Matthew Little

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Little's research examines the social ecological determinants of health for marginalized Indigenous populations in Canada and globally. He is particularly interested in the nutritional health implications of poverty, community food security, migration, and climate change. His work often involves collaborating with others to conduct community-engaged mixed methods research that emphasizes the co-production of knowledge and evidence-based decision making. He completed his PhD in Population Medicine at the University of Guelph and further honed his expertise during a CIHR post-doctoral fellowship at Laval University. He has worked in various countries including India, Uganda, Peru, Guatemala, the Philippines, and Nunavik in northern Quebec, Canada. This international experience enriches his teaching and research, allowing him to bring diverse perspectives to classroom discussions.

Research Interests

Courses

Qualitative Methods Global Health

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).