Dr. Yanqiu Zhou

Professor

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Biography

Yanqiu Rachel Zhou is a Professor in the Department of Health, Aging & Society at McMaster University, where she has been a faculty member since 2006. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto and has a background in interdisciplinary research focused on globalization and its implications. Her research interests include globalization and transnationalism, global health, temporalities, aging, pensions, public policy, immigration, gender, and sexualities. Professor Zhou actively contributes to the Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging, exploring how demographic changes influence societal structures and policies. Her work emphasizes the intersection of globalization with critical issues in health and social well-being, making significant contributions to the understanding of various social determinants of health within the context of aging and globalization.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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