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PhD of Molecular Medicine

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A one-year master in molecular medicine with a research project.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Integrate biomedical and clinical knowledge. Apply evidence-informed clinical reasoning. Communicate safely and professionally with patients and healthcare teams. Demonstrate ethical practice. Use reflective learning to support continuing professional development.

Career outcomes

  • Medical Doctor
  • Clinical Practitioner
  • Medical Officer
  • Healthcare Researcher
  • Medical Educator

Curriculum

  • Core modules: molecular medicine
  • Immunology and infection
  • Molecular basis of diseases 1 and 2
  • Research methodology and scientific writing
  • Bioinformatics and a research project. Selectives include stem cell technology
  • Drug discovery
  • Laboratory management and clinical research.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: 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
  • You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance
  • acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence
  4. Research proposal or department pro forma
  5. CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£24,825 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£35,652 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Health
DepartmentSchool of Life Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.