Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Bioinformatics in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,795
(c. USD25,113.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our Bioinformatics PhD program in the Department of Mathematical Sciences specializes in processing extensive functional genomics data. Students work alongside faculty members with expertise spanning bioinformatics, life sciences, computing, mathematics, physics, and statistics.
Participants gain access to advanced mathematical software through the University's High-Performance Computing infrastructure.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences maintains global recognition for excellence in diverse fields including algebraic geometry, group theory, differential equations, optimization, probability, applied statistics, bioinformatics, and mathematical biology.
We rank 31st for research influence according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Our PhD alumni have secured academic positions at prestigious institutions worldwide, including Cambridge, Nottingham, and various international universities. Some continue contributing at Essex University as postdoctoral researchers, impact officers, or faculty members.
Graduates also pursue careers with organizations such as the Met Office, Ministry of Defence, and London-based financial firms. With strong quantitative skills being highly valued across industries, our alumni remain in demand both nationally and internationally.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
You will need a good honours degree and a masters degree in a relevant subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential. If English is not your first language , we require IELTS 6.0, or equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components, TOEFL IBT 76 overall with minimum component scores: listening 17, reading 18, writing 17, and speaking 20.
Tuition
GBP
18,795