Dr. Roger Tam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Roger Tam obtained his PhD in Computer Science in 2004 from the University of British Columbia (UBC). He joined the Department of Radiology at UBC as a faculty member in 2007. In 2018, he became a founding member of the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering, which is now his home department as of 2022. His research areas include computational geometry, shape modeling, and visualization, with specific research interests centering around image analysis, machine learning, and personalized medicine. His teaching interests emphasize experiential learning in engineering design.

Research Interests

Medical Imaging Machine Learning Clinical Prediction Quantitative Image Analysis

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.