Dr. Aylwyn Scally

Associate Professor

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Biography

I am a researcher in human evolutionary genetics at the University of Cambridge. Originally trained in theoretical physics, I utilize computational mathematical methods to analyze large-scale genetic data. My work has included the assembly and analysis of the gorilla genome, as well as research into the evolution of humans, Neanderthals, and great-ape populations, contributing to our understanding of the rate of human germline mutation.

Research Interests

Computational Genetics Human Primate Evolution Evolutionary Genomics

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Conducts research in human evolutionary genetics and supervises PhD students.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.