Dr. Jonathan O Muircheartaigh

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Biography

O’Muircheartaigh is a Professor of Developmental Neuroscience Imaging at King's College London, where he has been since 2005. His work focuses on how the human brain develops from fetal life through to late adolescence, and particularly the effects of preterm birth and childhood epilepsy on brain development. He leads a multidisciplinary team that includes neuroscientists, physicists, psychologists, and paediatricians, working closely with clinical teams at King’s Health Partners and the MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. His research employs advanced imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to examine brain networks and connectivity in relation to various developmental conditions. He is actively involved in teaching courses related to brain development, functional MRI, and neurodevelopmental conditions. His publications cover a range of topics in imaging sciences and neuroscience related to child and family development, addressing how early life adversity and neurological conditions can have lasting impacts on brain architecture and function.

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
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  • 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.