Dr. Patrick Mcgrath

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrick McGrath is an Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He specializes in interdisciplinary research combining expertise in Physics and Astronomy. Dr. McGrath earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University in 2006 and a B.S. in Astronomy from the University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign in 2001. His academic and research interests focus on areas that bridge biological sciences with physical sciences, aiming to explore complex biological systems through quantitative approaches. He is actively involved in teaching courses related to biological sciences and mentoring graduate students in their research projects. McGrath has contributed significantly to the field through various publications and continues to pursue innovative research that enhances understanding in biological and physical interactions.

Research Interests

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.