Dr. Wolfgang Linden

Professor

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Biography

Wolfgang Linden is a Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia specializing in Clinical Psychology. He completed his Vordiplom in Experimental Psychology and Diplom-Psychologe in Clinical Psychology from the University of Muenster, Germany, followed by a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from McGill University in 1981. His research focuses on the mechanisms of disease, clinical trials, and systematic reviews in health psychology. Noteworthy areas of interest include reducing health risk behaviors, treating hypertension, and psychosocial cardiac rehabilitation, along with psychological factors in cancer care. He has authored over 170 peer-reviewed articles and several books, including a comprehensive undergraduate textbook on Clinical Psychology. Apart from his academic contributions, he has played significant roles in mental health advocacy and has served as president of the British Columbia Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association. Linden's teaching and research interests lie in health psychology, cardiac rehabilitation, psychological adjustment in cancer care, and improving mental health services for youth and adults affected by adverse childhood experiences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2018-07-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Retired professor specializing in Clinical Psychology.

Awards

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Senior Investigator Award

2018-01-01
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Fellow

2001-01-01

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.