Dr. Todd Woodward

Professor

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Biography

Todd Woodward is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. He leads the Cognitive Neuroscience of Schizophrenia (CNoS) Laboratory, focusing on cognitive neuropsychiatry and functional neuroimaging. His research aims to identify the cognitive operations underlying the primary symptoms of psychosis in schizophrenia. He has developed cognitive paradigms to explore memory confidence, source monitoring, reasoning, and semantic association. Additionally, his research utilizes functional neuroimaging to gain an anatomical understanding of the cognitive systems involved in schizophrenia. He is dedicated to advancing methods for analyzing fMRI data and integrating information from various neuroimaging techniques. His work includes the metacognitive training (MCT) program, which helps patients recognize cognitive biases contributing to delusions, and the fMRI-CPCA method for analyzing brain activity networks. Through his innovative approaches, Woodward seeks to enhance treatment strategies for individuals experiencing psychosis.

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.