MSc (by Dissertation) Molecular Medicine: Medical Microbiology

University of Essex

United Kingdom, Colchester

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University of Essex

United Kingdom , Colchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Colchester Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2024

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,700 / year

Next Intake October-2024

MSc (by Dissertation) Molecular Medicine: Medical Microbiology

About

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.

A PhD and MPhil are also available. Both full- and part-time study can be supported, and you can start this course in either January, April or October.

We have an international reputation for outstanding teaching and research, with the latter reflected in the large number of publications in high-profile journals
We are engaged in translational research and have strong links with local and regional hospitals and Governmental bodies such as Public Health England
Collaborate alongside our research groups working on important international and national problems using cutting-edge techniques.

Disciplines

Life Sciences (School of)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The majority of our Postgraduate Taught Masters will consider applicants with 2.5/4 or C or 79% from Bachelor Degree.

Career

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.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,700 / year

How to Apply

Apply online

Applying to Essex is simple and straightforward. We'll give you all the important information you need to make your application. Our online application form takes about 20 minutes to complete.

What do you need to know?

Are you a current student?

We've made applying for Masters study as straightforward as possible for our current students with our new fast-track application form, now live on your myEssex student portal.

As a current Essex student, you may also be eligible for our Alumni Loyalty Discount, which provides a discount of up to 33% on tuition fees. If we can offer you a place, we'll automatically consider you for this award.

Necessary documents

When you apply to study with us, you'll need to provide a number of supporting documents - we can't process your application until we have these. Some of these documents you will have to upload with your application, others you may be able to upload at a later date. We may ask to see original documents if you are offered a place.

The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience. For more information, refer to the relevant course on course finder.

Personal statement

Find out whether you need to submit a personal statement as part of your postgraduate application, by visiting our personal statements page. We also provide you with some tips and advice on how to write a personal statement, which should be no longer than 500 words.

Transcripts

Official transcript(s), in English or a certified translation of your academic results to date, showing marks or grades, must be provided at the time you make your application. (Transcripts are not required from current or previous University of Essex students, or from students who have previously completed a degree at Colchester Institute awarded by the University of Essex).

CV

If you are applying to one of our taught courses in the School of Law or Human Rights Centre, a Pre-Registration Masters course, our MA Social Work, or the Essex MBA, you will need to provide a copy of your CV with your application.