Dr. Samantha Hajna

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Hajna’s research focuses on understanding how the environments where people live shape health behaviors and ultimately impact health. Her overall aim is to generate epidemiological evidence to inform the design and delivery of interventions that promote public health. She has expertise in the application of Geographic Information Systems in health research, with particular interests in real-time monitoring of health behaviors using wearable technology, physical activity, and the prevention of chronic disease risk. Dr. Hajna's work spans a range of disciplines including health geography, physical activity, and clinical epidemiology. Key areas of her research include the effects of greenspaces on child mental health, mortality risk, and how neighborhood designs influence cardiometabolic disease risk. She is currently accepting applications for prospective master’s students.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brock University

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:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.