Dr. Chris Patrick

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chris Patrick is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick. His research primarily focuses on using Density Functional Theory (DFT) to investigate a diverse range of materials. He emphasizes the study of functional materials that are developed for specific applications, with a particular interest in magnetic materials, which find various important uses in technology. In addition to research, he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including the Kinetic Theory module (PX449) for third-year undergraduates and the Electronic Structure component of the Quantum Atomistic Modelling module (PX911) for postgraduate students. His previous roles include being a Departmental Lecturer at the University of Oxford in the Department of Materials and a position at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in the Department of Physics.

Research Interests

Courses

Kinetic Theory (PX449) Quantum Atomistic Modelling (PX911)

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.