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Doctor of Philosophy - Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated)

University of Essex

Colchester Campus — Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Study Level
Doctorate / PhD · Doctoral / PhD
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
October 2026
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,625
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Tropical ecosystems provide important resources locally and globally, and coral reefs are the most diverse of marine ecosystems threatened by human activities. An Integrated PhD provides a route into research study if students do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training. It enables them to spend their first year completing a full-time Masters-level qualification, followed by a full-time PhD studied over 3-4 years or a part-time PhD studied over 6-7 years. The university also offer a ‘standard' PhD in this subject which can be studied either full-time (3-4 years) or part-time (6-7 years). The first year on the Integrated PhD Tropical Marine Biology, is designed to deliver advanced tropical marine biology theory and to facilitate the development of a comprehensive range of practical and professional skills required by today's employers. As a student of the School of Life Sciences, they will benefit from the breadth of research carried out by the internationally recognised academics, and will engage with current research activities both in the UK and abroad. Students will also have the opportunity to put theory into practice and study coral reef conservation first hand during the School's annual field trip to the Wakatobi Marine National Park, Indonesia. Please note that students who join this optional expedition are subject to additional travel costs – the fee for field trips vary from year to year. In their second year, students move into the PhD element of the course. Research in the School 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. University of Essex 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. University of Essex is ranked 54th (14th in UK) for promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for climate action (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024).
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Credential
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 20,625
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
October 2026, October 2027, October 2028
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Colchester Campus

Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Wivenhoe Park

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

The University of Essex is a school where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. The University of Essex was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for their determination to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything they do. Essex boasts a massive 350-mile coastline, the 2nd longest of any county in England. There’s plenty to explore across the county, from countryside walks to award-winning beaches. Students can even try a plate of freshly caught...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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