Dr. Lucy Bowes

Professor

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Biography

Lucy Bowes is a Professor at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, in the Medical Sciences Division. Her research focuses on the impact of early life stress on psychological and behavioral development. In particular, her work examines the effects of bullying and maltreatment on young people's mental health and well-being. Bowes integrates methods from social epidemiology, developmental psychology, and behavioral genetics to understand the complex genetic and environmental influences that promote resilience in the face of victimization and early life stress. The aim of her research is to guide intervention work by identifying protective factors that foster lifelong resilience.

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.