Dr. Michael Bonsall

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Biography

Professor Michael Bonsall specializes in Mathematical Biology, focusing on population biology, community ecology, and evolutionary ecology. His research group addresses a wide range of questions related to population evolutionary dynamics and life history strategies, including the evolution of longevity, the role of spatial structure, and the dynamics of shared and competing enemy interactions. Additionally, his projects involve the development of theoretical models in conjunction with field and laboratory observations, aiming to test ecological and evolutionary theories by fitting relevant mathematical models to appropriate experimental data. Bonsall has been involved in science policy work as a member of DEFRA's Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) from 2007 to 2016, engaging with the European Food Safety Authority on biosafety regulations for genetically modified mosquitoes. He served as a science advisor for the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, contributing to reports on GM insects. His academic management experience includes oversight of Doctoral Training Programmes.

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.