MSc (by Dissertation) Biochemistry at University of Essex

Programme overview

MSc (by Dissertation) Biochemistry is a research-based Masters in the School of Life Sciences, with supervision in all areas of staff expertise in biochemistry. Students work within collaborative research groups using cutting-edge techniques.

Department: School of Life Sciences | Duration: 1 to 2 years full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: January 2027 (October, January or April starts available) | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research in biochemistry culminating in a dissertation, with research training and supervision from School of Life Sciences staff.

Career pathways

Many graduates continue scientific research in postdoctoral positions in the UK and overseas; others work in biomedical laboratories and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in research and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject, and a well-developed research proposal. Applicants are normally interviewed (in person or online), and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall, or equivalent, with 5.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Fee stated per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Academic year not labelled. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,625 a year. Fee stated per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Academic year not labelled. Source

Intake: January 2027 (October, January or April starts available)

Duration: 1 to 2 years full-time (part-time also available)

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