Dr. Betina Ip

Professor

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Biography

Betina Ip is a Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellow and Principal Investigator in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford. She focuses on understanding how sensory experiences influence visual development and the interplay between cognitive and sensory systems. Her research utilizes advanced multimodal brain imaging, including functional Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (fMRS), virtual reality, and behavioral measures. Betina's work aims to enhance our understanding of neuroplasticity and to establish methodologies that harness cutting-edge neuroscience and technology to improve health outcomes. She completed her DPhil at St John’s College, Oxford, where she investigated binocular disparity representations in the human brain. Since joining the University of Oxford, she has actively supported initiatives to promote equality and diversity in academia, serving as a mentor for underrepresented students in STEM and engaging in public outreach to raise awareness about neuroscience.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator

2022-01-01 — Present

Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences • Oxford, UK

Leading research initiatives focusing on sensory experience and visual development.

Fellow

2022-01-01 — Present

Jesus College • Oxford, UK

Contributing to college and university initiatives for academic development.

Requirements for University of Oxford

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.