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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Colchester Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
07-OCT-21
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
Research in our School of Life Sciences covers a wide spectrum of biology from genes to ecosystems, and this broad-based structure provides opportunities for developing novel ideas and inter-disciplinary projects. We offer supervision in all areas of staff expertise in marine biology including community ecology of coral reef systems, tropical seagrass beds, mangroves and fisheries, deep sea/marine connectivity, ocean acidification and macronutrient cycling.
As a research student at Essex, you’ll work at the heart of our internationally acknowledged and well-connected research community. We offer world-class supervision and training opportunities, and encourage you to engage with other researchers, professionals, practitioners and research users, where possible for example using the generous funding from Proficio to attend conferences and training courses.
AssessmentThe aim of undertaking your MSD within our School of Life Sciences is to train independent researchers who can critically assess other research work and have a comprehensive knowledge of at least one area of biology. An MSD involves a minimum of one year of full-time research or two years part time followed by production of a dissertation. Students enrolled on an MSD programme can upgrade to an MPhil or PhD subject to satisfactory progress.
Your futureOur graduates go on to a range of careers. Some choose to continue into a research career by taking up doctoral positions in the UK or overseas. Others work with governmental and non-governmental organisations and environmental agencies, consultancies and voluntary organisations. We support your career development by a mentoring scheme and employability events.
Application deadline
17 September 2021
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University information
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University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England
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Subject ranking
54th out of 103 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 24096 42%96th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078 78%22nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.21 84%19th
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