Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3 - 4 years
- Part-time
- 72 months
- 6 - 8 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Feb 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Mar 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
We recommend that you apply as soon as you are able to as courses may occasionally close early.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR
88
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Microbiology
Overview
We offer supervision in a wide range of topics in microbiology, ranging from medical microbiology to environmental microbiology and from biochemical and genomic analysis of single species to whole communities.
As a research student at Microbiology at University of 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.
Part-time research study is also available. You can start this degree in October, January or April. An MPhil and MSD are also available.
Features
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.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- A research degree doesn't have a taught structure, giving you the chance to investigate your chosen topic in real depth and reach a profound understanding. In communicating that understanding, through a thesis or other means, you have a rare opportunity to generate knowledge.
- A research degree allows you to develop new high-level skills, enhance your professional development and build new networks. It can open doors to many careers.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR
88
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need a good honours degree or a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you
Non-residents
44,421 AUD / year
≈ 23,625 GBP / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you
Citizens or residents
9,413 AUD / year
≈ 5,006 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part-time:
- Home/UK fee: £2,503 per year
- International fee: £11,813 per year
Living costs
Colchester
United Kingdom
1,241-2,143 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Microbiology.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Provided by university — Grant 1360 GBP — Deadline Anytime — Turing Scheme Funding — Need-based — University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
- Provided by university — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — The Always Essex Staff Discount — University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
- Provided by university — Grant 1360 GBP — Deadline Anytime — Summer Abroad Turing Scheme Funding — Need-based — University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
- Provided by university — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Anytime — Alumni Loyalty Discount — Merit-based — University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom
- Independent provider — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026 — Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government
- Independent provider — Grant 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund
- Independent provider — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape
- Independent provider — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Independent provider — Grant 19000 GBP — Deadline Not specified — Scholarships for PhD Students — Merit-based — Junhua Li
- Independent provider — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 28 Feb 2027 — Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Merit-based — Boustany Foundation
- Independent provider — Grant 6000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027 — Amberscholar Scholarship — Merit-based — Amber Scholar
- Independent provider — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online
- Independent provider — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Independent provider — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027 — Dream Chaser Scholarship — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Independent provider — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Scholarship for students with disabilities — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Independent provider — Grant 22500 GBP — Deadline Not specified — Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Independent provider — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Need-based — Leopold Figl Foundation
- Independent provider — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified — The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Independent provider — Grant 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027 — Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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