Dr. Quinn Webber

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Quinn Webber is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph. He is a behavioral ecologist with a strong focus on movement, disease, and spatial ecology through long-term studies of individual wild animals. His research addresses the intersection of social and spatial behavior, emphasizing how various behaviors influence disease and parasite dynamics within a health framework. Dr. Webber integrates classic ecological theories, such as optimal foraging theory, with contemporary methods, including social network analysis and habitat selection analyses, to rigorously test multiple competing hypotheses. His work includes studying bats, caribou, squirrels, and other species, generating exciting questions about their ecological interactions and health.

Research Interests

Courses

BIOL*4150 - Wildlife Conservation Management ONEH*1000 - Introduction to 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).