Dr. Trevor Robbins

Professor

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Biography

Trevor W. Robbins is a prominent figure in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience, known for his significant contributions to the understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders. He is currently the Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge and has held prestigious positions including President of the European Behavioural Pharmacology Society and the British Association for Psychopharmacology. Robbins has directed the Behavioural Clinical Neuroscience Institute, fostering translational research that integrates basic and clinical studies to optimize impacts on neurological and psychiatric conditions. His research interests encompass cognitive behavior, neuropharmacology, and the specific roles of brain regions involved in reward systems. He has co-authored nearly 1000 publications and has been recognized with various awards including the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to medical research. His innovative work includes co-developing the CANTAB neuropsychological test battery that assesses cognition and employing advanced imaging techniques to explore brain functions. Robbins is also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of researchers and students in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Head of Department

2002-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Leading the Department and overseeing research initiatives.

Director

2003-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Behavioural Clinical Neuroscience Institute • Cambridge, England

Directed research on the interconnection of clinical and basic neuroscience.

Awards

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Commander of the Order of the British Empire

2012-01-01

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.