School of Biological sciences (Postgrad)

Intakes

Oct, Jan

Deadlines

Apr, Nov
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Faculty Facts

Annual tuition fees

USD20,190 USD25,028

Duration

1 Years

Intakes

Oct, Jan

Study language

English

Delivery mode

On-Campus

Degree type

Master

List of Programs

  1. MSc Cancer Biology
  2. MSc Molecular Medicine
  3. MA Wild Writing: Literature, Landscape and the Environment
  4. MSc Biotechnology
  5. MSc Tropical Marine Biology

Requirements

Academic Requirements

We will consider all applicants with 2:2 or above, or equivalent international qualifications. For some courses, there may be additional requirements.

Egypt: The majority of our Postgraduate Taught Masters will consider applicants with 65% (Good)/CGPA 2.75 from American University of Cairo from Bachelor degree.

English Tests Requirements

TOEFL-IBT

88

88 overall with minimum
component
scores:
Listening: 17
Reading: 18
Writing: 24
Speaking: 20

IELTS

7

6.5 overall with minimum
component
scores:
Listening: 5.5
Reading: 5.5
Writing: 6.0
Speaking: 5.5

PTE Pearson

58

58 overall with minimum component
scores:
Listening: 42
Reading: 42
Writing: 50
Speaking: 42

About Faculty

Our multi-disciplinary environment enables us to offer a wide range of modular, interdisciplinary taught postgraduate courses which provide targeted training in specialist areas of biological sciences.

In addition, we collaborate with a number of academic departments from across the University including social sciences and humanities.

Why study here?

  • As one of the largest schools at our University, we offer a lively, friendly and supportive environment.
  • We are ranked top 25 for overall student satisfaction for Biology in the National Student Survey 2021.
  • Study specialist modules taught by our academics, industry experts and clinicians within academic and hospital settings.

Top Reasons to Study in University of Essex

  • Central London is easily accessible from all of our campuses.
  • Essex is top 40 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)
  • 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)
  • Our student body represents over 140 nationalities and supports over 30 different cultural societies

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Student Accommodation at University of Essex

A Wide range of accommodation options for students to choose from, depending on what you need.

  • The Towers
  • South Courts
  • The Houses
  • The Meadows
  • University Quays
  • The Copse

Cost of the accommodation: 110-280 GBP/week

Cost of living: 6000 – 7000 GBPweek

Deadline:

Apr, Nov
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