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Life Sciences Discovery Day

Student scubadividing and looking at plants

This is an opportunity for Year 12-13 students, as well as mature students, to spend practical time in a lab to experience Life Sciences at the University of Essex.

This event is currently fully booked. Bookings for our Spring and Summer events will be open soon, please check back on our Events for schools and colleges page.

Wednesday 9 December

During the day, students explore Marine and Environmental Sciences and learn about Essex's unique coastal habitats, the ecology of plants, animals and microbes, as well as tour our research aquaria.

Students also discover Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology, exploring chemicals, genes, proteins and tissues to see how modern techniques reveal the secrets of living things.

There is also an opportunity to speak with current students, ask questions about studying Life Sciences at university, and take a tour of our Colchester Campus.

The programme, including details of activities and timings, can be found below.:

Time	Activity
9.45am	Arrival
10am	Introduction to Essex
10.15am	Introduction to Life Sciences
10.45am	Pathway 1- Marine and Environmental Sciences Pathway 2 - Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology
12pm	Lunch
12.30pm	Pathway 1- Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology Pathway 2 - Marine and Environmental Sciences
1.45pm	Campus Tour
2.15pm	Student Panel
2.30pm	Depart

Email: schools-link@essex.ac.uk

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