Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Philosophy in Molecular Medicine - Medical Microbiology in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
|
Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,500
(c. USD28,793.02)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our School of Life Sciences conducts research spanning the full biological spectrum, from genetic studies to ecosystem analysis, fostering an environment conducive to innovative thinking and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Students can pursue specialized supervision across our faculty's molecular medicine expertise, which includes hospital-acquired infections, antimicrobial resistance, and microbiome research, with projects aimed at advancing knowledge of microbial pathogenesis in humans.
As a postgraduate researcher at Essex, you'll join our globally recognized, well-networked academic community. We provide exceptional mentorship and professional development opportunities, actively promoting engagement with fellow researchers and industry professionals. This includes utilizing Proficio funding to participate in conferences and specialized training programs.
Our graduates frequently advance into postdoctoral roles worldwide or pursue careers in biomedical laboratories, pharmaceutical firms, and biotech companies across research and development sectors. We enhance career progression through dedicated mentoring programs and professional development initiatives.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You will need a good master’s degree or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential. If you don't have a Masters, our four-year integrated PhD, allows you to spend your first year studying at master’s level to develop the necessary knowledge and skills and to start your independent research in year two. If English is not your first language, then we will require you to have IELTS 6.0 (5.5 minimum component score), TOEFL IBT 88 overall with minimum component scores: listening 17, reading 18, writing 17, and speaking 20.
Tuition
GBP
21,500