Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs Viewbook 2025

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We acknowledge the land on which Brock University was built is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.

Table of contents Who we are .....................................................................4 Meet your leadership team........................................5 Explore Niagara .............................................................6 Sports and recreation ..................................................8 Brock stars ....................................................................10 Brock grad student highlights ..................................11 Ways to study ...............................................................12 Making your grad experience unique...................13 Research facilities........................................................14 Accessibility and inclusion .......................................15 Program list ...................................................................16 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences .................18 Faculty of Education ............................................20 Goodman School of Business............................22 Faculty of Humanities...........................................24 Faculty of Mathematics and Science..............26 Faculty of Social Sciences ..................................28 Financial information.................................................30 Next steps......................................................................31

Who we are Continue your education with one of over 50 program options in the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (FGSPA).

We are proud to be part of a thriving community of over 2,000 grad students, staff and faculty driving Brock’s reputation for research excellence.

Our team supports your academic and personal goals while removing barriers and ensuring an equitable, supportive environment. Our ultimate goal is to help you become an innovative critical thinker and ethical researcher who will contribute to the betterment of society.

ONE OF CANADA'S

TOP 50 research universities

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CANADA'S INNOVATION LEADERS (CIL)

We welcome students from more than

110 countries AROUND THE WORLD

MORE THAN

930,000

$

available in annual awards and scholarships

Meet your leadership team

+ the FGSPA sidekick!

Dr. Suzanne Curtin, Vice-Provost and Dean Suzanne joined the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs family in 2020 after an accomplished academic career with a research background in psychology and linguistics. She was Associate Dean (students) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Calgary before joining Brock. She enjoys traveling, VQA wines and catering to her dogs, Hudson and Cooper.

Dr. Brian Roy, Associate Dean Brian joined FGSPA in August of 2020. He began his career at Brock 20 years ago as an Assistant Professor in Kinesiology and has held a wide array of research, teaching and administrative positions. Brian enjoys the outdoors, skiing and has even competed in the World Dragon Boat Championships!

Wren, Certified Therapy Dog Wren happens to be Associate Dean Brian’s fur baby as well as our Faculty’s therapy dog!

When you’re a Brock grad student, you will see Wren roaming the halls ready for pets and ready to help you de-stress.

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Explore Niagara Welcome to St. Catharines

Brock’s main campus is located atop the Niagara Escarpment in the city of St. Catharines, the largest city in the Niagara region. Our dynamic city attracts world-class sporting events, engaging cultural experiences and major musical talent. You’ll enjoy our historic downtown, home to an eclectic mix of trend-setting shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs. The University’s central location is also close to the U.S. border and just an hour’s drive from Toronto.

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Brock is located in the heart of the Niagara Region — an amazing destination to live, study, work and play. We are one of Canada’s most diverse regions, with a unique mix of world-famous attractions, natural beauty and amazing history. It is no wonder Niagara’s tourism industry is booming, with millions of visitors each year.

The great outdoors

Love the outdoors? There is no better place than Niagara. The region attracts people from around the globe for our four-season appeal and world-renowned natural wonders, such as Niagara Falls.

Enjoy the view next to the thundering waterfalls; lace up your hiking boots and explore the Bruce Trail; cycle through vineyards, challenging trails or along the waterfront; or soak up the sun on one of our many picturesque beaches.

A cultural hub

Niagara is rich in history and experiences, with art galleries proudly showcasing local talent, captivating live theatre companies performing classic and new productions, and annual food and wine festivals that celebrate a vibrant culinary scene. The region is also well-equipped to help you settle into your home away from home and hosts a huge selection of boutique retailers as well as Canada’s largest open-air outlet mall, the Outlet Collection at Niagara.

Ottawa

Campus tours Join us for a campus tour from Monday to Friday and on select weekends.

For tour times and availability, visit brocku.ca/discover/tours.

Can’t make it in person?

Explore Brock through our immersive virtual tour at the same link.

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Hamilton

We’re only a short drive away!

Discover Brock’s campus nestled within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and between two Great Lakes.

Kingston

Barrie

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London 2 hrs

Buffalo, U.S.A. 30 mins

Windsor 3 hrs

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Sports and recreation

Healthy minds and healthy bodies go hand in hand.

Stay active and get involved in Brock Sports and Recreation. Participate in programs, use the facilities in the Walker Sports Complex, or take on leadership roles through campus jobs and volunteer opportunities.

Where champions are born

Intramurals and programs

The Brock Badgers have enjoyed a long history of success. The 2023-24 season was no exception with championship titles in men’s rowing, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s wrestling. The Badgers captured individual medals in men’s basketball, men’s curling, men’s and women’s fencing, figure skating and track and field.

Diverse athletics

Diversity and inclusion in the ‘Badger Family’ are the hallmarks of Brock Sports. We work as one to achieve a meaningful difference within the lives of our student-athletes with collaboration and equity to eliminate disparities in sport and education.

Become a leader

As the largest student employer on campus, Brock Recreation offers hundreds of student jobs. You can teach a fitness class, organize intramurals, lifeguard, supervise facilities or join one of our camp programs.

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More than 7,000 students participate each year in our intramural leagues – no experience necessary here! Take part in all your favourites, such as basketball, cricket, soccer and ultimate frisbee, or try something completely new like tchoukball or inner-tube water polo. You may also take part in programs; dance, yoga, fencing, kickboxing; or work towards getting your certification in First Aid or as a personal trainer.

Award-winning facilities

Brock University’s Walker Sports Complex is home to the Zone Fitness Centre, a 15,500-square-foot facility that was named the winner of the 2022 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Outstanding Facility Award. Brock Recreation facilities focus on accessibility throughout the Zone, the Aquatics and Rowing Centres, gymnasiums, indoor track, turf field and outdoor courts.

We are the Badgers Brock Sports offers 46 teams at the high performance, varsity and club levels which are supported by Brock Sports Performance for high-level training and programming as well as the Sports Medicine clinic, which specializes in the assessment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

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PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Meet Madelyn Huston Inspiring future student-athletes

Varsity Sports Baseball (M) Basketball (M/W) Cross Country (M/W) Curling (M/W) Fencing (M/W) Figure Skating (M/W) Golf (M/W) Ice Hockey (M/W) Lacrosse (M/W)

Rowing (M/W) Rugby (M/W) Soccer (M/W) Softball (W) Tennis (M/W) Track and Field (M/W) Volleyball (M/W) Wrestling (M/W)

*Plus Brock Recreation hosts 10 student run sport clubs

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Huston recently graduated with a master’s degree in Classical Studies and earned the highest academic average in all Humanities graduate programs while competing as a member of the Brock Badgers women’s cross-country team and the women’s track and field team.

“I would argue that being an athlete makes you a better scholar, it’s certainly true for me,” she said. “It’s easy to get consumed by your work, so having a sport that requires you to leave your desk keeps your perspective fresh.”

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Brock stars

Meet your future peers!

Caroline Hummell, PhD student in Applied Health Sciences Awarded a Doctoral Canadian Graduate Scholarship with Nelson Mandela Distinction, Caroline explores mentorship’s impact on women and girls in sports. Her work, supported by the Sport Participation Research Initiative, leverages her extensive experience to enhance sport-based mentorship practices.

“ Receiving the funding is an amazing feeling to have others recognize the value in this research.”

Sheraz Ahmad, Master’s student in Mathematics and Statistics The Horizon Graduate Scholarship recipient is recognized for his impactful research and resilience. Ahmad’s journey blends academic pursuit with real-world experience, overcoming challenges like relocating as an international student and seeking financial support to advance his research.

“ At Brock, I am refining my statistical skills, vital for interpreting complex data.”

Jessica Braun, PhD student in Applied Health Sciences Advancing science through research on oxidative stress and muscle health with her supervisor, Val Fajardo, she is also the inaugural VPR Women in STEM Graduate Leadership Award winner. Jessica mentors high school students in non-traditional STEM fields, offering hands-on lab experiences and career guidance.

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Brock grad student highlights 

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Orientation with welcome events

Apply for awards and scholarships

Celebrate your accomplishments!

Join us in September for Welcome Week events that include Brock’s famous grape stomp!

There are many scholarships and award opportunities for you to apply for!

Convocation is the best way to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our grad students.

 Onboarding Program

We have student ambassadors to help you get started and GRAD 101 workshops for academic refreshers.

 Get involved and have fun

Participate in fun graduate events throughout the year like the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) Gala.

Connect, showcase, thrive, and learn with your peers

There are lots of opportunities throughout your time here to learn new skills, share your research and participate in creative research competitions.

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Ways to study Choose your pathway

 Research-based A research-based degree typically consists of some coursework, and a Major Research Paper (MRP) or Thesis.

• Work closely with a Faculty supervisor • Research-intensive • Can lead to future academic studies and careers • Funded (more information on page 30)

Course-based/Professional

 A course-based degree consists of choosing courses to fulfill your chosen degree’s requirements.

• Professional/practical degrees • Part-time/flexible • Great for working professionals • Often includes a practicum or work experience • Not funded

Micro-Programs check Graduate Comprised of a small cluster of graduate courses, Brock’s Graduate Micro-Programs (GMPs) offer a unique way to gain graduate-level knowledge, skills and credentials in a shorter, more flexible format than traditional graduate degrees.

• Completion time varies, with some programs taking as little as eight months, though no maximum completion time is set.

• Credits earned can be put toward a full master’s program.

• Program options are currently available in education, professional kinesiology and public health fields.

• Not funded.

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Making your grad experience unique Engage and explore development opportunities to enhance your degree like: writing supports  Academic One-on-one consultations and workshops.

Knowledge translation events

 Enhance your skills with research and knowledge translation events like the Mapping New Knowledges (MNK) Conference or our annual video competition, GRADflix!

 Scholarship prep workshops

Let our team help you put your best award and scholarship applications forward.

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Academic and international supports We offer our students a safe, welcoming, and confidential space to discuss matters related to their studies.

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Study at state-of-the-art research facilities and centres • Roy and Lois Cairns Health and Bioscience Research Complex • Inniskillin Hall • Goodman School of Business – Bloomberg Lab • Brock University Design Studio (BUDS) • Rankin Family Pavilion /Brock LINC • Brock Learning Lab • Brock Functional Inclusive Training (Bfit) Centre • Brock-Niagara Validation, Prototyping and Manufacturing Institute • And more!

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Brock Functional Inclusive Training (Bfit) Centre

Brock-Niagara Validation, Prototyping and Manufacturing Institute

Healing Garden The Healing Garden symbolizes Brock’s commitment to Indigenous students and issues and is meant to be a focal point for positive discussion.

Accessibility and inclusion Brock prioritizes disability and accessibility as human rights issues. An inclusive lens is used to create and redevelop environments for all people to learn, work, lead and enjoy.

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Brock Safety app Brock Safety lets Brock University students, staff, and faculty quickly access campus and local safety resources 24/7.

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Faculty of Applied Health Sciences The Faculty of Applied Health Sciences is dedicated to understanding health broadly to help gain, maintain and restore it. Through progressive teaching and research, our students and faculty examine topics that range from developing forward-thinking health policies benefiting specific groups, to revolutionary health-care delivery that treats the individual.

Applied Gerontology (MAG) • Interdisciplinary perspectives combining aging, health, and social policy.

• 300+ hours of experiential education in and around the Niagara Region.

Applied Health Sciences (MA/MSc) Specializations - Master of Arts: • Community Health • Health and Physical Education • Leisure, Health and Wellbeing • Nursing • Recreation, Sport and Community • Sport Management Specializations - Master of Science: • Health Sciences • Kinesiology

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Applied Health Sciences (PhD) Specializations: • Behavioural and Population Health • Health Biosciences • Social and Cultural Health Studies

Nursing, Concurrent Bachelor/Master’s (BN/MN)

• Only program of its kind in Canada.

• Course-based over 20 consecutive months (5 terms).

• Graduates are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN registration exam.

Professional Kinesiology (MPK) • First graduate program of its kind designed to train students as leading practitioners in the health-care system.

• Course-based with 3 required practicum experiences.

Micro-Program in Professional Kinesiology • Students gain graduate-level expertise in the practice of kinesiology to improve function, health, and wellness.

3 program options to choose from.

Public Health (MPH) • 12-month online program with 420-hour practicum, full/ part-time options, and opportunities for an accelerated MBA or MEd.

RESEARCH TEAM HIGHLIGHT

The research: We use in vitro and in vivo disease models (diabetes and cancer) to investigate the effects of plant-derived chemicals. Our goal is to develop new medications for managing and treating diabetes and cancer.

Faculty lead: Dr. Evangelia Litsa Tsiani (Professor, Dept. of Health Sciences) Students: Micheal Iantomasi (Master’s), Matt Terzo (Master’s), Matteo Nadile (Master’s), Amanda Kornel (PhD), Eric O’Neill (PhD)

Highlights: 2024-2029

NSERC funded to investigate the antidiabetic properties of plant-derived chemicals (polyphenols)

2018-2025

Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation (PCFF) & TELUS Ride For Dad (RFD) funding to investigate the potential use of novel polyphenols against prostate cancer.

Specializations: • Health Information Management (HIM) • Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Micro-Program in Public Health • Offers three online courses over 12 months, with an option for earned credits to be put towards a full MPH.

Team photo (left to right): Matteo Nadile (Master’s), Dr. Evangelia Tsiani, Amanda Kornel (PhD), Eric O’Neill (PhD), Micheal Iantomasi (Master’s), Matt Terzo (Master’s)

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Faculty of Education In the Faculty of Education, we see learning as a force of positive change that builds civil, progressive societies.

Our programs are built on principles that respect differences, advance social justice, and expand global and community awareness. We give educators the skills they need to succeed by putting learning at the centre of everything we do.

Education (MEd) • Flexible study options (full/part-time study and online and in-person courses).

• Students have the option to choose up to two of five concentrations if they would like the opportunity to study a specific topic in depth.

Optional Concentrations: • Administration, Leadership and Policy • Adult and Postsecondary Education • Curriculum and Pedagogy • Educational Psychology: Teaching, Learning and Wellness • Social Justice, Power and Politics in Education

Educational Studies (Joint PhD Program) The PhD in Educational Studies is offered jointly by Brock University, Lakehead University and the University of Windsor.

Specializations: • Educational Leadership and Policy Studies • Social/Cultural/Political Contexts of Education • Cognition and Learning

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Micro-Program in Education Program options: • Administration, Leadership and Policy

• Educational Psychology: Teaching, Learning and Wellness

• Adult and Postsecondary Education

• Social Justice, Power and Politics in Education

• Curriculum and Pedagogy

• Educational Studies

The research: We explore and address the learning loss experienced globally during the COVID-19 pandemic and providing recommendations for policy reform.

Faculty lead: Dr. Louis Volante (Professor of Educational Studies) Research Assistant: Camila Lara Highlights: This is a 2023-2028 SSSHRC Grant so we are currently working on several different manuscripts as well as an edited volume.

Pictured right: Dr. Louis Volante

The research: We explored children’s critical visual literacy and engaged with them as collaborators. The study also documented children’s perspectives by studying how they interpret and create images in their everyday lives and their understanding of what it means to be critically engaged citizens.

Faculty lead: Dr. Diane Collier (Professor of Education) Students: Simranjeet Kaur (PhD), Zachary Rondinelli (PhD), Melissa McKinney-Lepp (MEd) Highlights: Nov 2020

Data collection begins at a local school in Niagara

April 2021

School closed due to COVID; data collection moves online

June 2021

Launched a website showcasing children’s photographs

Team photo (left to right): Dr. Diane Collier, Simranjeet Kaur (PhD), Melissa McKinney-Lepp (MEd), Zachary Rondinelli (PhD)

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Goodman School of Business Goodman is a globally oriented and community business school.

Our students gain academic knowledge, real-world experience and the confidence to use their skills to create change.

Studying at Goodman is characterized by small class sizes and interactive lectures with scholars who are passionate experts in their field. In-class experiential education opportunities give students a chance to act as consultants for local organizations gaining valuable experience.

Accountancy (Diploma or MAcc) • Pathway to the Common Final Exam (CFE) and your CPA designation.

• 8-month program.

Business Administration (Diploma or MBA) • Nationally recognized for its comprehensive curriculum, real-world approach and exceptional student support.

Specializations (for MBA programs only): • Accounting (CPA accredited) • Business Analytics • Finance • Human Resource Management • Marketing • Operations Management International Double Degree Programs • Master in Management (MIM) Kedge Business School – Bordeaux or Marseille, France

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• Master of Science (MSc) Burgundy School of Business – Dijon, France

book Breakthrough in business with Goodman’s MBA Add a strong integrative and practical approach to management to your resume.

Open to all students with a four-year bachelor’s degree.

Management (MSc) • Research-based program explicitly highlights the role of the specialization areas in managerial and organizational contexts.

Specializations: • Accounting • Finance • Marketing • Operations and Information Systems Management • Organization Studies

Professional Accounting ISP (MPAcc) • Designed for international accounting undergraduate students.

• Combines an intensive Business English program with Canadian accounting knowledge.

2023 3M National Teaching Fellow Dr. Kai-Yu Wang, Professor of Marketing “Goodman’s use of experiential education helps students apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real problems. These opportunities give students the chance to connect textbook knowledge to day-to-day business activities. Our grads enter the job market confidently because they already have experience in their field, which sets them ahead.”

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Faculty of Humanities Explore cultural, intellectual, and artistic ideas from ancient times and worlds to the present, and in the process, watch as your critical thinking, problem-solving and communications skills flourish.

Classics (MA) • Study and excavation opportunities in the Mediterranean.

• Holistic approach to the ancient Mediterranean world.

• Program-specific funding opportunities (range from $5,000 to $10,000).

Specializations • Art and Archaeology • Text and Culture

English (MA) • Entry point to a variety of fields like publishing, law, advertising, communications, professional writing, journalism.

• Every year, the English MA students organize and host a colloquium showcasing their Thesis and MRP research.

Game Studies (MA or Diploma) • Canada’s first MA program dedicated to games.

• Open to all areas of games research and development.

• Two pathways: Thesis (textual document) or MRP (may be an applied project, like a game).

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computer-speaker Brock University Design Studio The Brock University Design Studio provides students with course-based opportunities to complete a portion of their studies within a real-world, collaborative, project-based production studio context that incorporates a service-learning orientation. The space includes a production studio which features a collaborative space and workstations equipped for design and production work.

History (MA) • Broad learning in coursework. o Themes include Imperialism; Gender History; Intellectual History; Revolutions; Labour Systems; Migration/Ethnicity/Identity; History of Medicine/Science; History and Computing.

• Program-specific funding opportunities (range from $1,000 to $6,000).

Interdisciplinary Humanities (PhD) Specializations: • Ways of Knowing • Critique and Social Transformation • Culture and Aesthetics • Technology and Digital Humanities

Philosophy (MA) • Only program in Canada where students may study Eastern philosophy and contemporary continental thought.

Specializations:

The research: We excavate Bronze Age Minoan sites and publish pottery findings. Additionally, we study archaeological processes in collaboration with the Institute for Aegean Prehistory Study Centre in Pacheia Ammos, East Crete.

Faculty lead: Dr. R. Angus K. Smith (Professor of Classics and Archaeology) Students: Sukhmeet Dhur (BA Classics, BA Business Admin), Alex Farrow (BSc Bio Sciences and Geography, Classics Minor), Kaylee Janzen (BA Classics), Samuel Kelly (BA Classics), Jessica Kroeze (BA Classics, Minor in Business and Management; now pursuing MA in Classics), Desiree Southern (BA in Film Studies and Political Science, Minor in Classics)

• Contemporary Continental Philosophy • Eastern Philosophy • Comparative Philosophy

Studies in Comparative Literatures and Arts (MA) • Provides opportunities to negotiate different languages (Literature, Visual Arts, Music, Dramatic Arts) and theoretical perspectives.

• Participate in research clusters, conferences, and publication opportunities.

• Next intake planned for Fall 2026.

The research: Our team is participating in a systematic underwater survey within the Vendicari Nature Reserve. We investigate the effectiveness of predictive modeling for locating Mediterranean shipwrecks using various environmental variables.

Faculty lead: Dr. Elizabeth Greene (Professor, Maritime Archaeology) Students: Cassidy Robertson (MA in Classics)

Top left (left to right): Jessica Kroeze, Kaylee Janzen, Samuel Kelly, Alex Farrow, Sukhmeet Dhur, Desiree Southern, and INSTAP-SCEC conservation intern, Angela Leersnyder Top right: Cassidy Robertson discovering ceramics, wooden hull remains, and a possible stone anchor in the Vendicari Nature Reserve.

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Faculty of Mathematics and Science The Faculty of Mathematics and Science at Brock encourages collaboration between its different programs. You can see the groundbreaking results in our interdisciplinary courses and centres for biotechnology and neuroscience.

Biological Sciences (MSc and PhD) Specializations: • Cell and Molecular Biology • Ecology and Evolution • Neurobiology and Physiology • Plant Sciences and Oenology and Viticulture

Biotechnology (MSc and PhD) Specializations: • Chemical Biotechnology • Gene Biotechnology

Chemistry (MSc and PhD) Specializations: • Organic Chemistry • Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry • Physical and Computational Methods

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 Inniskillin Hall Inniskillin Hall (named after Inniskillin Winery) houses Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI), which is dedicated to the advancement of the Canadian grape and wine industry, as well as other cool climate grape and wine regions of the world.

The research: Our team investigates the interconnected relationship between microbial activity, the molecular characteristics of organic matter, and contaminant cycling in the environment with global change.

Faculty lead: Dr. Vaughn Mangal (Assistant Professor of Chemistry)

Team photo (left to right): Nathan Uwimana, Lisa Harris, Taylor Robinson, Reem Mahamoud, Parwez Najatie

Highlights:

Students: Mary Chris Lagumen (PhD Student), Reem Mahamoud (NSERC USRA Student), Avalon Halgreen (Undergraduate Exchange Student; Cardiff University), Julie Hoang (Undergraduate Project Course Student), Isabelle Mowbray (Undergraduate Project Course Student), Jesse Tanzer (Undergraduate Project Course Student)

May 2023

Awarded NSERC Discovery Grant

February 2024

Awarded MITACS Accelerate Cleantech Funding

July 2024

Team awarded Environment Canada Funding and NSERC Research Tools and Instrument Grant

Computer Science (MSc)

Materials Physics ISP (MSc)

• Small department with wide range of research interests.

• Catered to international students with an intensive English preparation program.

• Research topics include computational logic and algebra, artificial intelligence and machine learning, natural language processing, bioinformatics and more.

Earth Sciences (MSc) Work with internationally recognized faculty who contribute to a wide variety of geoscientific fields.

Specializations: • Geology • Earth Sciences

Intelligent Systems and Data Science (PhD)

• Provides hands-on graduate training in advanced experimental, theoretical and computational techniques of modern materials science.

Mathematics and Statistics (MSc) • Department is ranked in the top three in its category among Ontario universities by Canadian University Publications.

• 15+ specializations include predictive biology/ecology, graph theory and algorithmic game theory, high-performance parallel computing, cryptography, cellular automata, discrete dynamical systems and complex networks, and many more!

• Tackle challenges in artificial intelligence and machine learning, integrated smart systems, big data infrastructure and more.

Physics (MSc and PhD)

• Gain experience in the development and application of advanced AI algorithms, complex software systems, data analytics tools, and statistical models.

• Biophysics

Specializations:

• Theoretical Physics • Experimental Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science

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Faculty of Social Sciences In order to change the world, you need to understand it.

Programs across Brock’s Faculty of Social Sciences examine key aspects of human behaviour and interaction through different lenses to develop a full picture. We train you to think critically about the biggest issues facing our society today, from the psychological effects of isolation to the sociological effects of mass protests, from discrimination and equity to sustainability and environmental impact, why words matter, why actions matter, and everything in between.

Applied Behaviour Analysis (PhD) • Fosters a practical expertise in behaviour analysis as well as knowledge and practice in the application of behaviour analytic assessment and intervention.

• Designed for students interested in pursuing an academic or a research-focused career.

Applied Disability Studies (MA, MADS or Diploma) • Only university in Ontario offering a Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Disability Studies.

Specializations: • Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) • Leadership, Diversity, Community, and Culture (LDCC)

Applied Linguistics (MA) Two pathways to choose from: • Applied Linguistics General (thesis only) • TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) (thesis, MRP, and course-based routes)

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Business Economics (MBE)

Social Justice and Equity Studies (MA)

• Combines academic learning with practical experience through two co-op terms.

• Innovative transdisciplinary program that responds to the increasing need for individuals to be trained in the field of social justice and equity scholarship and activism.

• Coursework includes economic theory, environmental economics, industrial organization and international trade.

Sociology (Critical) (MA)

• MBE grads excel in public and private sectors or pursue PhD studies.

Child and Youth Studies (MA and PhD)

• Focuses on the critique of power structures and practices in society.

• Unique multi-disciplinary approach which draws on psychology, education, critical disability studies, and criminology — among other disciplines — to understand young people and support their perspectives.

Sustainability (MS)

Political Science (MA) Specializations: • Canadian Politics

• Over 20 faculty members with a range of research and teaching interests.

• Three study options—major research paper with co-op, thesis, or course-based—allow students to tailor their experience to career and research interests.

• A transdisciplinary program that welcomes all educational backgrounds to apply.

• Comparative Politics • International Relations • Political Philosophy • Public Policy

Psychology (MA and PhD)

Sustainability Science (PhD) • Offers a transdisciplinary approach combining science with human-environment links, featuring apprenticeship and community project course work for hands-on learning.

Specializations: • Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience • Lifespan Development • Social / Personality

Water Resilience Lab Highlights: 2019-2024

Partnership with WWF-Canada on Freshwater Resilience research

2022

Started ‘Empathy for Sustainability’ project funded by SSHRC

2023-2028

Participating in US-Canada collaboration ‘Global Center for Climate Impacts on Transboundary Waters’

The research: Understanding how our relationships with each other and with ecosystems align with resilience and can support long-term well-being.

Faculty lead: Dr. Julia Baird (Canada Research Chair and Associate Professor in Brock’s Environmental Sustainability Research Centre and the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies) On-screen from left to right are Hannah Marlen Lübker (PhD student) and Jennifer Holzer (Post-doctoral Fellow). In person left to right are Dr. Julia Baird, Emily Mills (Research Assistant and MA), and Gillian Dale (Research Fellow). Missing are: Natalie Senuik (MS), Zaara Momin (MS), Julia Gardner (BA), Fran Davis (Research Assistant and PhD), Jen Sze (Research Assistant), Amy Lemay (Research Associate), and Andrea Baird (Lab Manager)

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Financial information Funding breakdown Fellowship

Master’s (MRP or Thesis)

We realize the importance of financial support for our graduate students. Financial assistance opportunities are available to our students in several forms, including grants, scholarships, funding packages, etc.

PhD

Domestic

International

Domestic

International

$8,500 /3 terms

$15,500 /3 terms

$14,000 /3 terms

$20,500 /3 terms

Assistantship

2024 grad student rate was $34.73 per hour

Fellowship Students in a full-time, research-based program typically receive an annual fellowship for the defined length of their graduate program.

Assistantship The optional paid assistantship can include a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Research Assistant (RA) position. Students need to be eligible to work in Canada to receive assistantship positions.

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Tuition and ancillary fees Tuition and ancillary fees differ based on your year of study, degree type and international status. Some popular degree types are provided as examples below.

Tuition item (per term)

Full time

Part time

Domestic – MA, MSc, MBE, MS, MEd

$2,725.41

$1,362.70

International – MA, MSc, MBE, MS, MEd

$6,725.34

$3,362.67

(Research-based, Year 1)

(Research-based, Year 1)

Ancillary Fees – (domestic/international, term and full time/part time based)

~$120 to $1,730

To view all fees, please visit brocku.ca/safa/tuition-and-fees/overview/graduate

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*Fees displayed are for 2024 and are subject to change.

Looking for scholarships?

Eligible incoming students can keep an eye out for our $5,000 Horizon Graduate Scholarship.

Incoming students can also fill out a one-page application and automatically be considered for other scholarships.

Ready to apply?

Great!

Here’s how: 1. Select your preferred program(s) Select which program(s) would best suit your passion and academic goals.

2. Review admission requirements Admission requirements vary by program. Some research-based programs even require you to have a supervisor arranged before applying. Check out brocku.ca/gradstudies for individual program requirements.

3. Prepare application documents Several documents are required as part of your application, including transcripts and degree certificates, referee emails (no letters required), statement of intent, resume/CV and language test scores (if applicable).

4. Complete the OUAC online application Follow the online application procedure through Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). A non-refundable fee is required.

5. Upload supporting documents to your BrockU account Within one week of submitting your OUAC application, you will receive an email with your Brock campus ID and instructions on how to log in and submit required documents.

6. Monitor your BrockU account Monitor your BrockU account (my.brocku.ca) for updates, document status and admission decisions. Admission decisions are typically made 6 to 8 weeks after the program’s application deadline.

Find your preferred program’s info session here.

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