Dr. Robin Murray

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Biography

Robin Murray has dedicated his career to psychiatric research, primarily affiliated with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London. With a particular focus on psychosis, he has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of schizophrenia, positing it as a neurodevelopmental disorder and highlighting the impact of environmental factors, such as obstetric events and social adversity, on this condition. His commitment to supporting individuals with psychosis extends to his role at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. A prolific contributor to the field, he has authored around 800 articles and has supervised 83 PhD students, with many advancing to full professorships. His distinguished academic career is marked by his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2010 and receiving a knighthood in 2011. Murray’s research has notably contributed to major studies, including the EU-GEI project examining subclinical psychosis across Europe and Brazil. His work emphasizes the interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental triggers in psychotic disorders, aiming to inform better clinical care and treatment strategies for affected individuals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-09-01 — Present

King's College London • London, UK

Leading research and teaching in psychiatry and psychosis.

Awards

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Fellow of the Royal Society

2010-01-01
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Knighthood

2011-01-01

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.