Dr. Sarah Barry

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sarah M. Barry is a Reader at King's College London with a focus on Chemical Biology. Leading an interdisciplinary research group, her work centers on exploiting bacterial metabolism and studying natural product biosynthesis. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Science with a major in Chemistry from University College Dublin and has conducted her PhD research under the mentorship of Prof. Peter Rutledge, focusing on iron-catalyzed oxidation. Barry's postdoctoral work at the University of Warwick with Prof. Greg Challis further shaped her interests in enzymology and biocatalysis. Her research aims to uncover and utilize microbial biochemical pathways for the sustainable development of new antibiotics. Barry also teaches Organic Chemistry across different undergraduate and Master's programs, mentoring students in research methodologies and project dissertations. She aims to bridge the gap between chemistry and biology, studying complex molecules and developing innovative methods in drug discovery.

Research Interests

Courses

Organic Chemistry 2 Organic Chemistry 3 UG Research Methods Literature Review MSci Research Project Dissertation MRes Research Project

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.