Dr. Rehan Sadiq

Professor

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Biography

Rehan Sadiq is a Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia and currently serves as the Provost at UBC Okanagan. He has previously held the positions of Director and Executive Associate Dean of the School of Engineering. Dr. Sadiq is a world-leading researcher in asset management, water supply systems, and environmental risk analysis, with a robust portfolio consisting of over 600 peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and technical reports. His work has garnered over 15,000 citations, placing him among the top 2% of researchers in environmental science globally. In addition to his research, Dr. Sadiq has chaired numerous Canadian and international scientific committees and conferences and is an active member of the editorial boards of multiple journals in his field. He is a registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia and has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering.

Research Interests

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.