Dr. Tim Murphy

Professor

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Biography

Tim Murphy is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on understanding the brain's structure-function circuits in relation to stroke and CNS synaptic plasticity at the mesoscale level. He is dedicated to advancing treatments for stroke recovery and has developed high-throughput mouse models for studying psychiatric disorders such as depression and autism. His lab aims to innovate in brain imaging and stimulation techniques that can translate findings from animal models into patient therapies, particularly those that induce brain plasticity. Through a robust interdisciplinary approach, Murphy’s work seeks to facilitate the interrogation of brain circuits in vivo and improve therapeutic outcomes.

Research Interests

Brain Circuits Stroke Recovery CNS Synaptic Plasticity Brain Imaging Brain Stimulation

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Leading research on brain circuits and their relation to stroke and psychiatric disorders.

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.