University of Essex

MSc by Dissertation Biochemistry

University of Essex

Course overview

The MSc (by Dissertation) Biochemistry at the University of Essex covers various biological fields from genes to ecosystems, fostering interdisciplinary projects and novel ideas. As a research student at Essex, you'll join a renowned and well-connected community, benefiting from top-tier supervision and training.

Students are encouraged to network and engage with a wide array of professionals, supported by funding for conferences and courses. The School of Life Sciences conducts research in a variety of biological topics, from genes to ecosystems, and encourages multidisciplinary initiatives and creative ideas.

As a research student at Essex, you will be part of a famous and well-connected community, with access to top-tier supervision and training. Students are encouraged to network and engage with a diverse range of professions, which is supported by conference and course funding.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are required to have a good honours degree or a Master's degree, or an international equivalent.

English language Requirements:

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all components.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500
  • Essex Preparation Programme Bursary

    £250 cash bursary.

    Up to £250
  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hong Kong Undergraduate Scholarship

    The awards offered are a discount of £5,000 per year for a maximum of three years of full-time undergraduate study, up to a maximum of £15,000.

    Up to £15,000
  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500
  • International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship

    If you're starting at Essex in 2026-27 and achieve academic excellence in your International Baccalaureate, we will offer you a scholarship of £2,000 for your first year of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Performance Sports Scholarships and Bursaries

    Tier 1 - Tuition fee discount up to 100%, Tier 2 - Cash bursary (of varying amounts), Tier 3 - Access to the above performance package benefits, with a value of up to £1,500.

  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776
  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500
  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025
  • The Always Essex Staff Discount Scholarship

    33% discount of the first-year tuition fee (first two years for part-time study).

  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The award is offered as a £5,000 discount on your tuition fees for the first year of study in 2026-27 only.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000
  • The Undergraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You may be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £5,000, for each year of study at Essex up to a maximum of 3 years.

    Up to £5,000
  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of  MSc (by Dissertation) Biochemistry from the University of Essex can take future roles such as: 

 

  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

  • Forensic Scientist

  • Biotech Specialist

  • Environmental Scientist

  • Science Communicator

Cost of study

The cost for MSc (by Dissertation) Biochemistry in the University of Essex for  International Students is £23,875. Tuition fees are subject to annual increases.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through the university’s website. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the programme requirements.

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