PhD Cell and Molecular Biology at University of Essex

Programme overview

PhD 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: 3 - 4 years full-time | Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research degree without a taught structure: you work on an independent research project with a supervisor, attend twice-yearly supervisory board meetings and present at the Annual Graduate Forum, and submit a thesis.

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: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028

Duration: 3 - 4 years full-time

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