Dr. Teresa Tsang

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Teresa S. M. Tsang is a Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Medicine, specializing in cardiology. Her long-term research goal is to improve the ability to accurately predict the future development of age-related cardiovascular problems, including heart failure and stroke. She focuses on the epidemiology and pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation and employs advanced echocardiographic techniques to predict pre-clinical cardiovascular disease. Dr. Tsang has held several prestigious positions, including Associate Head of Research in her department and Cluster Lead in Data Science Health. Additionally, she serves as the Director of the VGH UBC Echo Lab at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and is involved in the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation. She has received multiple awards for her excellence in mentoring and contributions to the field, including the 2023 Graydon S Meneilly Award and the Canadian Society of Echocardiography Annual Achievement Award.

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.