Dr. Nathalie Burlone

Professor

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Biography

Nathalie Burlone is a Full Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa within the Public Administration program. Her research focuses on the construction of public issues through discourse analysis, with a particular emphasis on the processes that shape the development and evolution of highly emotive policies. She specifically examines medical aid in dying in Canada alongside broader questions related to end-of-life family policies. Prof. Burlone is involved in supervising graduate students and is committed to advancing the academic field of public policy through teaching and research. Her current projects and interests include exploring policy framing and instruments in public policy development, social policy, and qualitative research methods. She has been actively engaged in various academic publications that contribute to the understanding of public policy issues, particularly regarding medical assistance in dying. Her extensive teaching includes multiple courses focused on public ethics, policy analysis, and governance, reflecting her deep expertise in the field of public administration and policy studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History