Dr. Nancy Sin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nancy Sin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Riverside, received in 2012. Dr. Sin teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in health psychology and addiction, while also supervising students at the undergraduate, master's, and PhD levels. Her research investigates the biological and behavioral pathways linking daily well-being, stress, and health outcomes. She focuses on how emotional responses to daily stressors influence physiological mechanisms related to aging and chronic health conditions, particularly cardiovascular disease. Dr. Sin is intrigued by how daily positive events can act as protective factors amid stress processes. She has numerous publications in esteemed journals, contributing significantly to the fields of health psychology and gerontology. In addition to her research and teaching roles, she is actively involved in several committees, including co-chairing the Antiracism Task Force and contributing to healthy aging initiatives at UBC. Her work has garnered recognition and support through various national grants, and she is dedicated to mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in health psychology and supervising students at various academic levels.

Awards

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Distinguished Alumni Award

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Fellow

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Innovative Research Aging Award (Bronze Award)

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Michael Smith Foundation Health Research Scholar

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Springer Early Career Achievement 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.