Dr. John Magorrian

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Magorrian is an Associate Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Oxford. He specializes in the research themes of galaxy formation and evolution, with a strong emphasis on stellar dynamics and the interstellar medium. His research focuses on understanding the structure and evolution of galaxies, drawing upon methods from classical mechanics, statistical physics, and plasma physics. One of the most rewarding aspects of his work is the opportunity to test theoretical galaxy models against observations, which poses challenging inference problems. In addition to his research, Dr. Magorrian lectures on Vectors & Matrices for first-year students and teaches a fourth-year MMathPhys course on galactic planetary dynamics. He is also a fellow at Jesus College, where he tutors undergraduate students in mathematics, quantum mechanics, and fluid dynamics.

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
  • Three academic references
  • 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.