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PhD Environmental Biology at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD Environmental Biology is a research degree in the School of Life Sciences, which covers biology from genes to ecosystems. Supervision is available across areas including environmental microbiology and photosynthesis.

Faculty: Life Sciences (School of)  |  Department: School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is an independent research project under supervision, with the Biological Science - Research module.

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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 will normally be interviewed (including by video call), and acceptance depends on 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. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,625 a year. Fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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