Dr. Caroline Bowsher

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Caroline Bowsher is a lecturer in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester, specializing in Plant Science. She obtained a Class Honours degree in Botany from Manchester, followed by a PhD focused on nitrite reduction and carbohydrate oxidation in pea root plastids. Following her doctoral studies, she worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Guelph, Canada, and then returned to Manchester as a funded Research Associate in the Department of Cell and Structural Biology. Recognized for her contributions to research and education, she was awarded the SEB Presidents Medal in 1998 and has achieved Senior Fellow and Principal Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy. Her research interests include plant metabolism, specifically the interactions within subcellular compartments, with ongoing projects exploring carbohydrate metabolism and protein import pathways in plastids. Caroline also emphasizes the importance of effective teaching practices and has undertaken training in pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning. Her contributions have led to various accolades, including the University of Manchester Teaching Excellence Award in 2014-15.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2005-08-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Lecturer in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, focusing on plant science and pedagogical research.

Awards

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SEB Presidents Medal

1998-01-01
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University of Manchester Teaching Excellence Award

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.