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PhD Plant Biology at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research PhD in plant biology. Research in the School of Life Sciences covers biology from genes to ecosystems, with staff expertise in photosynthesis, plant productivity, plant ecophysiology and cell signalling.

Faculty: 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

Supervised thesis research with a compulsory 0-credit Biological Science - Research component.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is essential. Applicants are normally interviewed, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. English language for international applicants: 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; increases for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 23,625 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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