Dr. Toby Andrew

Associate Professor

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Biography

Toby Andrew is an Associate Professor of Human Genomics in the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction at Imperial College London. He is a principal investigator and programme organiser for the MSc in Human Molecular Genetics. Toby holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Physiology from the University of Leeds (1985), a Master of Science in Biological Computing and Statistics from the University of York (1989), and a PhD in Human Genetics from King's College London (2005). His research primarily focuses on the genetics of metabolic diseases, particularly common myopia, with a strong emphasis on mitochondrial function. He has received the prestigious MRC New Investigator Award in 2010 and has published extensively on genetics, common diseases, and gene mapping methods.

Research Interests

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.