PhD Bioinformatics at University of Essex

Programme overview

PhD Bioinformatics focuses on the analysis of large functional genomics datasets, with close collaboration between students and academics from bioinformatics, biological sciences, computer science, mathematics, physics and statistics. Students can use mathematical software on the University's High-Performance Computing cluster.

Department: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised doctoral research in bioinformatics within the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science.

Career pathways

Former PhD students work as academics at institutions including the University of Cambridge and the University of Nottingham, as postdoctoral researchers and research impact officers at Essex, and at organisations such as the Met Office, the Ministry of Defence and City of London companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree and a Masters degree in a relevant subject, and a well-developed research proposal. Applicants may be required to attend an interview (in person or online), and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. Fee stated per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Academic year not labelled. Source

Intake: October 2027

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

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