Research in University of Essex 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.

The university offers supervision in all areas of staff expertise in biochemistry, and projects encompass studies of fundamental biochemical mechanisms as well as the biochemical basis of disease states.

As a research student at Essex, they will work at the heart of an internationally acknowledged, well-resourced and well-connected research community. The university offers world-class supervision and training opportunities, and encourage students 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.