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PhD Environmental Biology

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Full time | University of Essex | 3 years | OCT

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

OCT

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Biology Environmental Studies

Course Summary

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. Our staff have expertise and can offer supervision of projects across areas such as: environmental microbiology photosynthesis plant productivity ecology marine and environmental science 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 an MSD in this area. Both part-time and full-time research study are available. You can start this degree in October, January or April. We’re ranked 54th (14th in the UK) for promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for climate action (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024).

Modules

This module is for PhD students who are completing the research portions of their thesis.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,006

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,550

Entry requirements

You will need a good honours degree or a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.