Dr. Timothy Hearn

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Biography

Timothy Hearn researches biological rhythms, focusing on analyzing daily and seasonal rhythms in vertebrates using a comparative omics approach. His current research explores seasonal changes in daily rhythms of transcription in embryos through the zebrafish model and human photoperiodism. He employs a variety of techniques, including RNA sequencing and CRISPR, to take a functional approach to identify the drivers of seasonal rhythms.

Research Interests

Biological Rhythms Omics Human Photoperiodism RNA Sequencing CRISPR

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.