Dr. Christine Valente

Professor

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Biography

Christine Valente is a Professor of Economics at the University of Bristol, where she engages in research that explores various dimensions of development economics, health economics, and economic demography. Her academic endeavors are particularly focused on the issues affecting developing countries, where she examines critical areas such as gender and human capital formation. Valente has supervised theses exploring significant topics, including the reduction of neonatal mortality rates in Nepal and their implications for institutional equality. Her collaborations extend to noted economists and researchers, promoting interdisciplinary dialogues and projects that seek to enhance understanding in her fields of interest. Through her academic contributions and extensive research, she aims to impact policy-making and elevate economic discourse surrounding health and development.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator

2018-02-01 — 2018-07-31

Managing organisational unit •

Led research projects addressing topics in development and health economics.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.