Dr. Trevor Goodyear

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Trevor Goodyear is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, where he focuses on youth mental health and substance use research. His clinical background encompasses work in adult and community health, alongside emergency inpatient mental health care for children and adolescents. His research emphasizes social approaches to mental health and substance use, aiming to develop nuanced understandings of the contextual social structures that shape healthcare experiences. He employs participatory methods, such as photovoice, to engage youth, fostering their inclusion in research processes. Trevor is recognized as an emerging leader in the fields of mental health, youth health, and 2S/LGBTQ+ health, with a strong foundation in impactful research and knowledge translation. He is deeply committed to equity-focused shifts in health policy and practice, striving to enhance accessibility and opportunities for vulnerable youth populations.

Research Interests

Awards

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Public Scholar Award

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Frederick Banting Charles Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral Award

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Four Year Doctoral Fellowship

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2SLGBTQ+ Health Hub Fellowship

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Killam Doctoral Scholarship

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International Collaborative Addiction Medicine Research Fellowship

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.