Dr. Stacie Burke

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stacie Burke is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba in the Department of Anthropology. She is a biological anthropologist with a grounded biocultural approach to the study of human biology. Her research interests encompass evolution, adaptability, epidemiology, and demography, with a focus on culturally-constructed niche-based stressors linked to the emerging agricultural revolution, industrialization, colonization, urbanization, and the synthetic chemical revolution under capitalism. Burke is particularly interested in population-based case studies of health and disease and the changing practices of biomedicine throughout history. She has received several awards for her contributions to the field, including the J.J. Talman Award from the Ontario Historical Society. Burke is dedicated to her students and currently accepts graduate students in both Master’s and PhD programs, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge in anthropology.

Research Interests

Awards

#2020

J.J. Talman Award

2020-01-01
#2019

Long Listed, Toronto Book Awards

2019-01-01
#2007

Outstanding Achievement Award

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
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  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.