The University

Located in the centre of Canada's beautiful Niagara Peninsula in Ontario, one hour from Toronto, Brock University offers strong undergraduate, graduate and interdisciplinary programs that include co-op and other experiential learning opportunities to a student population of over 17,000. Brock serves the Niagara region as a cultural, academic and recreational center and offers the community excellent facilities for people of all ages. The university is situated on the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking the city of St. Catharines. The Brock campus is a safe and friendly environment a spectacular setting in which to live and learn. The park-like setting of the University with its wide-open spaces, offers a number of outdoor activities at any time of the year. Brock University was named for Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, who lost his life at Queenston Heights in the war of 1812. His last words are said to be, "Surgite! Push on!" which has become the University's motto.

Mission Statement

Brock University flourishes through the scholarly, creative and professional achievements of its students, faculty and staff. Offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Brock fosters teaching and research of the highest quality. As a diverse and inclusive community, we contribute positively to Canada and beyond through our imagination, innovation and commitment.

Faculty Structure

Academic Faculties

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

Dean, Peter Tiidus, BSc, MSc York, PhD Waterloo

Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, Nota Klentrou, BSc Athens, MSc, PhD Montreal

Graduate Programs: MA, MSc, MPH, MPK, PhD, Applied Health Sciences

Goodman School of Business

Interim Dean, Barry Wright, BPE Alberta, MA, PhD Queen's

Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research, Ernest Biktimirov, Methodologie Tashkent Institute, MBA, PhD Kentucky

Graduate Programs: MBA, MAcc, MBE, MSc Management

Faculty of Education

Interim Dean, David T. Siegel, BSc Louisville, MA Carleton, PhD Toronto

Associate Dean, Research and International Initiatives, Michelle McGinn, BA Queen's, PhD Simon Fraser

Graduate Programs: MEd, PhD in Educational Studies (Joint Program)

Faculty of Humanities

Dean, Carol U. Merriam, BA, MA Queen's, PhD Ohio State

Associate Dean - TBA

Graduate Programs: MA, Canadian-American Studies, Classics, English, History, Philosophy, Studies in Comparative Literature and Arts, PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities

Faculty of Mathematics & Science

Dean, E. Ejaz Ahmed, BSc Karachi, Pakistan, MSc Guelph, PhD Carleton

Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, Alan Castle, BSc, PhD Western Ontario

Graduate Programs: MSc, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Materials Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, PhD in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics

Faculty of Social Sciences

Dean, Thomas Dunk, BA Aberta, MA, PhD McGill

Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, Diane Dupont, BA Carleton, MA Toronto, PhD British Columbia

Graduate Programs: MA, Applied Disability Studies, Applied Linguistics (TESL), Child & Youth Studies, Critical Sociology, Geography, Political Science, Popular Culture, Psychology, Social Justice & Equity Studies, Master of Business Economics, Master of Sustainability, PhD in Child and Youth Studies, Psychology

Graduate Programs

The following graduate programs are currently offered at Brock University:

Doctoral Programs:

PhD in Applied Health Sciences

PhD in Biological Sciences

PhD in Biotechnology

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Educational Studies

PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities

PhD in Physics

PhD in Psychology

Master's Programs:

Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

Master of Applied Disability Studies (MADS)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Arts (MA)

Applied Disability Studies

Applied Health Sciences

Applied Linguistics (Teaching English as a Subsequent Language)

Canadian-American Studies

Child and Youth Studies

Classics

Critical Sociology

English

Geography

History

Philosophy

Political Science

Popular Culture

Psychology

Social Justice and Equity Studies

Studies in Comparative Literature and Arts

Master of Business Economics (MBE)

Master of Education (MEd)

Master of Professional Kinesiology (MPK)

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Master of Science (MSc)

Applied Health Sciences

Biological Sciences

Biotechnology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Earth Sciences

Management

Material Science

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Master of Sustainability (MS)

Diploma

Diploma in Applied Disability Studies

Diploma in Business Administration

Degrees offered through Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (an affiliated theological college of the University)

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Master of Theological Studies (MTS)