Dr. Susan Allen

Professor

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Biography

Susan Allen is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She serves as the Associate Dean of Science and is actively involved in Atmospheric Science and Civil Engineering. Her research focuses on marine environmental observation and prediction, particularly in relation to ocean acidification and its impacts on coastal communities. Allen is a member of several research projects, including the Marine Environmental Observation Prediction Research Network and the Salish Sea Marine Survival Project. She collaborates with various graduate students and post-doctoral fellows on projects ranging from biological modeling to the effects of microplastics in marine environments. Her academic background is rooted in physics, mathematics, and environmental science, making her an essential part of interdisciplinary research initiatives at UBC. Allen encourages students with diverse backgrounds in these fields to engage in research work that addresses critical issues in marine science.

Research Interests

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.