Dr. Rudolf Cardinal

Professor

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Biography

Rudolf Cardinal is a Professor of Psychiatry Informatics in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, where he also serves as an honorary consultant liaison psychiatrist at the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. His academic journey includes a BA in behavioral/cognitive neuroscience in 1996, followed by a PhD in 2001 and an MD in 2006. He has further qualifications in general medicine, receiving his MB BChir in 2001, MRCP in 2007, and FRCP in 2023. His expertise extends to general adult and liaison psychiatry with certifications in MRCPsych, CCT, and FRCPsych. Professor Cardinal’s work focuses on the intersection of psychiatry and informatics, utilizing computational methods to enhance the understanding and treatment of mental health disorders. His research group endeavors to improve mental health outcomes through innovative applications of computer technology in psychiatry.

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.