Dr. Vicky Bungay

Professor

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Biography

Vicky Bungay is a professor and researcher at the University of British Columbia's School of Nursing. As a Canada Research Chair in Gender, Equity, and Community Engagement, her work focuses on addressing socio-economic and political inequities that adversely affect health and well-being. Her research emphasizes community-based participatory approaches, aiming to empower individuals affected by gender-based violence through advocacy and collaborative partnerships. In her role as Associate Dean for Research Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Applied Science, she leads strategic initiatives to enhance research and graduate education across multiple disciplines, including nursing, architecture, and engineering. Vicky is dedicated to providing an inclusive and ethical research training environment and fostering research partnerships that enact positive social change.

Research Interests

Gender-Based Violence Social Determinants of Health Community-Based Participatory Research Equity-Oriented Care Intersectionality Implementation Science

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and research in the School of Nursing, focusing on gender-based violence and social determinants of health.

Associate Dean, Research Graduate Studies

2015-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Providing strategic leadership for research in the Faculty of Applied Science.

Awards

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Canada Research Chair Tier 2

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Canadian Institute of Health Research Award Recognition

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.