Dr. Craig Maclean

Professor

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Biography

Professor Craig MacLean's research focuses on the evolution of antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria, specifically Pseudomonas aeruginosa. His lab investigates the fundamental evolutionary processes that drive the spread and maintenance of antibiotic resistance. Key themes include the fitness costs of resistance, the evolutionary consequences of antibiotic intervention strategies, and the genomic drivers of resistance. MacLean aims to understand how resistance affects bacterial competitive ability and how these dynamics shift with changes in antibiotic use. His work contributes significantly to knowledge in evolutionary microbiology, particularly concerning the threats posed by antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

Research Interests

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
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  • 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.