Dr. Samantha Dawson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Samantha Dawson is an Associate Professor in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on identifying mechanisms contributing to sexual function in individuals and couples, aiming to develop targeted interventions for sexual dysfunction. Dawson's clinical interests encompass evidence-based interventions for sexual dysfunction. As a Registered Clinical Psychologist, she employs experimental laboratory-based research methods utilizing sexual psychophysiological measures such as eye tracking and genital plethysmography, along with ecologically-valid daily experience longitudinal methodologies. Her work is recognized for its contribution to the field as she has received numerous awards, including the Outstanding Early Career Contribution Award from the Canadian Sex Research Forum. With a solid academic background, she earned her Ph.D. from Queen's University and has held postdoctoral fellowships at Dalhousie University through the Banting Postdoctoral Fellow program. Dawson is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students, promoting understanding of cognitive and affective factors related to sexual function and dysfunction.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Early Career Contribution Award

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Scholar Award

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.