MSc (by Dissertation) Microbiology at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MSc (by Dissertation) Microbiology is a Masters research degree in the School of Life Sciences with supervision in a wide range of topics in microbiology, from medical to environmental microbiology and from biochemical and genomic analysis of single species to whole communities. It involves a minimum of one year of full-time research or two years part-time, followed by a dissertation.

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

What you will study

There are no taught modules; students complete a research dissertation with a compulsory Biological Science research component. Students can upgrade to an MPhil or PhD subject to progress.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: a good honours degree or a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is essential. Applicants will normally be required to attend an interview, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall, or equivalent, with 5.5 in all other components.

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

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

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 1-2 years

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