MSc (by Dissertation) Molecular Medicine at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MSc (by Dissertation) Molecular Medicine is a one-to-two-year Masters research degree (full-time or part-time) in the School of Life Sciences, undertaken instead of a taught course. It can be a stepping stone to a PhD.

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

Students complete an independent research project in a research group working at the basic-clinical interface, with tailored training sessions at the start and a compulsory Biological Science research component. A doctoral training scheme provides up to £1,000 for training courses and conferences.

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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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