Dr. Robert Asher

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert Asher is an Associate Professor and Curator at the University Museum of Zoology at the University of Cambridge. His research primarily focuses on Mammal Evolution and Morphology, exploring the evolutionary relationships and anatomical features of mammals through fieldwork and an extensive collection of museum specimens. He has been recognized for his contributions to understanding mammalian diversity and the evolutionary processes shaping it. Asher’s group works on various aspects of mammalogy, including evolutionary patterns, fossil records, and morphological adaptations. He is currently engaged in projects that seek to illuminate the evolutionary history of different mammalian lineages.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.