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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
2 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
2 Years
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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 inter-disciplinary projects. We offer supervision in all areas of staff expertise in molecular medicine and our staff have expertise in hospital acquired infections, antibiotic resistance and the human microbiota and work on a wide range of projects to further our understanding of how microbes cause disease in humans.
As a research student at Essex, you’ll work at the heart of our internationally acknowledged 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 for example using the generous funding from Proficio to attend conferences and training courses.
Your future
Many of our postgraduates continue their scientific research by taking up postdoctoral positions in the UK and overseas. Others have embarked on careers in biomedical laboratories and in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, both in research and development. We support your career development by a mentoring scheme and employability events.
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.
Students living in
Rest of World
£21,500 per year
Students from International
Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197
The University of Essex prides itself on being at the forefront of research innovation and global change....
