PhD Molecular Medicine

University of Essex

United Kingdom, Colchester

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University of Essex

United Kingdom , Colchester

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Colchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,550 / year(s)

Next Intake January-2026

PhD Molecular Medicine

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 interdisciplinary projects. We offer supervision in all areas of staff expertise in molecular medicine. Our research is at the basic-clinical interface, and we employ a range of techniques for studying diseases at the molecular and cellular level.

We have current projects on:

cancer and stem cell biology
viruses and infection
basic and reproductive immunology
translational and clinical proteomics
drug design
genomics and computational biology

Many projects are in collaboration with the NHS and regional hospitals.

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.

Disciplines

Life Sciences (School of)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For entry to Research degrees, please refer to the entry requirements for the course that you are interested in.
An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 (see the information above), and a master’s degree with a good grade is required for most PhD programmes, in addition to a well-developed research proposal in a field in which we can offer supervision. Please have a read through our information for PhD applicants and check the course details for your chosen programme for further information about entry criteria.

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components. If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS. Additional Notes 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.