PhD Biochemistry at University of Essex

Programme overview

PhD Biochemistry offers supervised doctoral research in the School of Life Sciences, with supervision in all areas of staff expertise in biochemistry, from fundamental studies to applied projects. Students join collaborative research groups and present at an Annual Graduate Forum.

Department: School of Life Sciences | Duration: 3 to 4 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 doctoral research with training opportunities, a mentoring scheme for career development and an Annual Graduate Forum where findings are presented at the end of each of the first three years.

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: 3 to 4 years full-time (part-time also available)

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