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Master of Science - MSc
University of Essex
Full Time
Apr 2028
1 Year
Research in our School of Life Sciences covers a wide spectrum of biology from genes to ecosystems, and this broad-based structure provides opportunities for developing novel ideas and interdisciplinary projects. We offer supervision in all areas of staff expertise in cell and molecular biology, including: cancer and stem cell biology immunology medical microbiology biochemistry structural biology chromatin structure epigenetics cell signalling As a research student at Essex, you work at the heart of our internationally acknowledged, well-resourced and well-connected research community. We offer world-class supervision and training opportunities, and encourage you to engage with other researchers, professionals, practitioners, and research users, where possible - such as using the generous funding from Proficio to attend conferences and training courses. We also offer a PhD in this area. Both part-time and full-time research study are available. You can start this degree in October, January or April.
This module is for PhD students who are completing the research portions of their thesis.
This module is for PhD students who are completing the research portions of their thesis.
Within our School of Life Sciences, you must attend two formal supervisory board meetings each year where you submit literature reviews and research reports to the Board members prior to the meeting. At these meetings, such documents are discussed with you and your progress is assessed. Your MSD thesis is generally completed within one to two years and has a maximum length of 30,000 words.
This module is for PhD students who are completing the research portions of their thesis.
Within our School of Life Sciences, you must attend two formal supervisory board meetings each year where you submit literature reviews and research reports to the Board members prior to the meeting. At these meetings, such documents are discussed with you and your progress is assessed. Your MSD thesis is generally completed within one to two years and has a maximum length of 30,000 words.
