Dr. Deborah Longbottom

Professor

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Biography

Professor Deborah Longbottom oversees postgraduate training admissions in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. She has previously served as a Teaching Fellow and College Teaching Officer, with a focus on organic chemistry. Her research background includes organic synthesis methodology and she has spent years as a Senior Research Associate in Professor Steven V. Ley's group, alongside postdoctoral studies with Professor K. C. Nicolaou that provided experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She has collaborated with the O'Reilly group at Warwick University, leading investigations into the synthesis and utility of amino-acid functionalised polymers formed through RAFT polymerisation. Currently, she is dedicated to her educational agenda within the Department of Chemistry, actively mentoring students and contributing to the academic community.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.