Dr. Varun Warrier

Associate Professor

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Biography

Varun Warrier is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, specializing in neurodevelopmental research. His team investigates the social and genetic factors that influence neurodevelopment and mental health by integrating large-scale genetic, neuroimaging, electronic health records, and questionnaire data to understand the heterogeneity of mental health conditions and their links to brain structure and function. His research primarily focuses on conditions that emerge during childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. As a fellow of St Catharine's College, Dr. Warrier also supervises PhD students and is available for consultancy.

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.