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Life Sciences Discovery Day

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During the day students can explore Marine and Environmental Sciences and have the opportunity to learn about Essex’s unique coastal habitats, the ecology of plants, animals and microbes, and tour our research aquaria.

Students will also delve into Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology, from chemicals to genes, proteins and tissues, to discover how modern techniques can reveal the secrets of living things!

There will also be an opportunity to speak with current students, to answer any questions about studying a subject such as Life Sciences at University, and an opportunity to look around a university too. 

The programme for the Life Sciences Discovery Day, including details of planned activities and timings for the day can be found below:

Time Activity                                                
9.45am Arrival
10am Introduction to Essex
10.15am Introduction to Life Sciences
10.45am Pathway 1- Marine and Environmental Sciences
Pathway 2 - Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology
12pm Lunch
12.30pm Pathway 1- Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology
Pathway 2 - Marine and Environmental Sciences
1.45pm Campus Tour
2.15pm Student Panel
2.45pm Depart

We are excited to offer a Taster Day Bursary for school groups attending this event!* School groups bringing 10 or more post-16 students can claim up to £150 towards their travel expenses.

*Please note, this offer is not available in conjunction with the Schools Membership travel bursary.

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