Dr. Matthias Görges

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthias Görges co-leads the Pediatric Anesthesia Research Team within the Digital Health Innovation Lab at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. He received his MSc in Biomedical Engineering from Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg, Germany, followed by a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA. Afterward, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia. Currently, Matthias serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, & Therapeutics. His research focuses on developing and applying new technologies in pediatric anesthesia and intensive care, working collaboratively with trans-disciplinary teams including engineers, computer scientists, and healthcare providers.

Research Interests

Patient Monitoring Alarms Medical Displays Decision Support Systems Mobile Health Applications Data Integration/Communication Platforms

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.