Dr. Olga Petrovskaya

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Olga Petrovskaya is an associate professor at the University of Victoria School of Nursing. Her scholarly interests focus on theory-informed analyses of nursing practice, particularly in the realm of eHealth and Health Information Communication Technology, such as electronic patient portals. Dr. Petrovskaya's research is renowned for its integration of philosophical theories with practical applications in health care, emphasizing socio-materiality in care practices. She has served as the principal investigator for studies centered around eHealth, with her research supported by various grants, including those from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the Women’s and Children’s Health Research Institute in Alberta. Additionally, Dr. Petrovskaya is an active member of the International Philosophy of Nursing Society, where she began a three-year term on the Executive Council in 2020. She also contributes to the academic community as a member of the Editorial Board for the journal Nursing Philosophy. In her teaching, Dr. Petrovskaya focuses on both undergraduate and graduate courses, facilitating seminars that explore the diversity of theoretical perspectives within nursing. Her work aims to enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the philosophical foundations and practical relevance of nursing in broader healthcare contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.