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Bioinformatics, Ph.D.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
University rank #251 (WUR) ,
If you are undertaking your research within our Department of Mathematical Sciences, then joint supervision across other Essex departments and schools (particularly with our Department of Biological Sciences, and with our School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering) is possible. 

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Within our Department, our PhD students are usually encouraged to undertake our taught module, Research Methods, in the first year of study, so you are well equipped with the necessary skills to undertake effective research. A PhD (taking at least three years) typically involves wide reading round the subject area in your first year, then gradually developing original results over your second and third years, before writing them up in a coherent fashion. The resulting thesis is expected to extend the understanding of a specialist topic, and should not exceed 80,000 words in length.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

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English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

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Academic Requirements

For research study within our Department of Mathematical Sciences, we normally require a good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. A well developed research proposal is also essential.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    14720 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14720 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • National

    4630 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 4630 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Colchester

  • 660 - 1140 GBP/month
    Living Costs

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