Overview

As a research student in the Biological Sciences programme at the University of Essex , you work at the heart of our internationally acknowledged, well-resourced and well-connected research community. We offer world-class supervision and training opportunities, and encourage you to engage with other researchers, professionals, practitioners, and research users, where possible - such as using the generous funding from Proficio to attend conferences and training courses.

Specialist facilities

Our School provides a comprehensive range of facilities for modern, multi-disciplinary, biological research which include:

a next-generation genome sequencing facility

a high-performance computing cluster with 368 CPUs, 5.4 Tb of RAM and 700 Tb of storage for analyses of large biological data sets

an advanced bioimaging suite to visualise and process images of biological processes in real time

an X-ray Crystallography and Macromolecular Interactions facility for the biophysical characterisation of proteins and other macromolecules

aquaria, mesocosms and other facilities for ecology and behaviour studies

advanced bioimaging suite to visualise and analyse images of biological processes in real time

a range of facilities for cell and microbial culture, and a greenhouse and plant / algal growth rooms

fully automated laboratories with robotic liquid handling systems and equipment for cell culture, molecular biology and gene editing

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Programme Structure

Research areas

Biophysics

Biochemistry

Cell and molecular biology

Molecular medicine

Environmental microbiology

Photosynthesis

Plant productivity

Ecology

Marine and environmental science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Deadlines: to be confirmed

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 254 other Masters in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need a good honours degree or a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.

You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22550 GBP / year

≈ 22550 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Colchester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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