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MSc (by Dissertation) Cell and Molecular Biology at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Masters by dissertation in Cell and Molecular Biology in the School of Life Sciences, with supervision in cancer and stem cell biology, immunology, medical microbiology, biochemistry, structural biology, chromatin structure, epigenetics and cell signalling. Full-time and part-time study are available.

Faculty: School of Life Sciences  |  Department: School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year - 2 years full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research degree without a taught structure: you carry out a research project under supervision and write a dissertation; progress is reviewed at supervisory board meetings.

Career pathways

Many graduates continue scientific research in postdoctoral positions in the UK or overseas, or work in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries or governmental and non-governmental organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Good honours degree or a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject; a well-developed research proposal is essential. An interview (including by video call) is normally required, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. English language (if first language is not English): IELTS 6.5 overall, or equivalent, with a score of 5.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK fee; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,625 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year - 2 years full-time

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