Dr. Scott Lear

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Biography

Dr. Scott Lear is a Professor and the Pfizer/Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Cardiovascular Prevention Research at Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on health behaviors related to the prevention of heart diseases, emphasizing the role of physical activity and treating disease. Dr. Lear's work informs the development and evaluation of policies and programs that address built environment influences on health and the use of technology to support health behaviors among patients with disease. He draws from lived experiences in heart disease and mental illness in his research and collaborates with community groups to promote active knowledge mobilization. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Lear engages in public communication, co-hosting a health podcast and maintaining a bi-weekly blog to share his expertise on healthy living.

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Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy