Overview

An important and exciting part of your programme is an extensive independent research project, based in one of our academic research groups using advanced laboratories facilities and bioinformatics tools. There are also opportunities for research projects to take place within an industrial or clinical setting.

Throughout the Cancer Biology programme at the University of Essex , you develop your knowledge in the essential areas of molecular and cellular biology which complement your specialist modules in cancer biology.

Your future

Graduates who are skilled in the research methods embedded into your course are in demand from the biotechnology and biomedical research industries in this area of the UK and beyond.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Skills

Gene Technology and Synthetic Biology

Protein Technologies and Proteomics

Professional Skills and the Business of Biosciences

Advanced Cancer Biology

Genomics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-08 00:00:00

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Deadlines: to be confirmed

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

91

OR

4

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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91

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4

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.2 or international equivalent in any subject with at least 3 modules from the following list:

Biochemistry

Bioinformatics

Cancer Biology

Computational Biology

Drug Design

Genomics

Immunology

Maths (including variations of, eg Statistics, Calculus, Algebra)

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

Molecular Genetics

Molecular Structure and Bonding

Physiology

Virology

We will also consider applicants with 2 out of the 3 above modulesApplicants without the required modules or with a lower level degree will also be considered where they also have at least 6 months' to 1 year's relevant work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23875 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11025 GBP / year

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Living costs

Colchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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International Applies to you

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Living costs

Colchester

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