Study with us
PG funding
We offer scholarships and bursaries to support talented postgraduates, ranging from
research council studentships and University of Essex scholarships to awards
funded by charities and other external organisations.
We give you the opportunity to study a challenging course within a
research-intensive and supportive environment. You develop knowledge in your
chosen area and learn from some of the top academics in the field. A wide
range of taught courses are available, while our research courses cover many
different areas.
The postgraduate community
Our courses are demanding and enjoyable with the multi-disciplinary
environment enabling courses to provide targeted training in specialist
areas of biological science. Staff and students work closely with each
other, while the open door policy that operates in our laboratory facilities
and common room allows you to collaborate and seek advice easily.
Leading research
Research is at the centre of what we do and is led by our academic staff
who have expertise in a variety of subjects. In the most recent Research
Assessment Exercise (RAE, December 2008), 85 per cent of our research was
rated as being of internationally recognised quality. We receive funding for
research from the UK government, medical charities and the European Union
(EU). Our strong focus on research means you are taught by some of the best
academics in your chosen subject. They are passionate about what they do and
are driven to help you succeed.
Preparing for your future
We aim to ensure that you are ready to pursue your chosen career when you
leave us. Support is available from our
Employability and Careers Centre and through our Faculty Employability
Co-ordinator. We work to make sure you have the skills employers are looking
for, like practical knowledge of working in a laboratory or the ability to
collate and analyse data. Our students' experience was reflected in the last
National Student Survey for 2012, where we achieved 91 per cent overall
satisfaction.
Transferable employability skills for PhD graduates are critical, as they enable you to work effectively within industry as well as academia.
Successful researchers think carefully and strategically about their skills, objectives, and the areas in which they need to develop, and take charge
of their own professional skills development.
Proficio is the University’s new student service designed to provide doctoral researchers with unique opportunities to acquire a set of specialist
professional skills and deepen and expand their subject knowledge, at all stages of their career.
To learn more about Proficio and browse our course categories, please visit our
Graduate School website.