Dr. Guy Tear

Professor

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Biography

Guy Tear is a Professor of Molecular Neurobiology at King's College London, based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. His research aims to understand the genetic mechanisms that control the establishment and circuitry of the nervous system, focusing on both normal and pathological functions of proteins that contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Utilizing Drosophila as a model system, he identifies and characterizes the genes required for axon guidance and elucidates the functions and pathways regulated by genes associated with neurodegenerative diseases. He has published more than 35 research papers, which collectively have received over 4,000 citations. As head of the Genetics Education Department, he is responsible for the management of several programs, including Molecular Genetics BSc, Molecular Genetics MSci, Medical Genetics iBSc, and Genomic Medicine MSc.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.