Dr. Patrick Irwin

Professor

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Biography

Patrick Irwin is a Professor of Planetary Physics at the University of Oxford, specializing in the atmospheric characterization of exoplanets and planetary atmospheres. He is involved in several spacecraft missions, including Cassini and Venus Express, and participates in ground-based observations of giant planets using telescopes such as IRTF, Gemini, UKIRT, and VLT. His primary research interests focus on the study of gas giants, particularly Uranus and Neptune, with an emphasis on radiative transfer and retrievals for atmospheric studies. With a background in remote sensing, he contributes significantly to the understanding of atmospheric dynamics and composition in the context of solar system exploration.

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.