MSc Applied Biotechnology at University of Kent

Programme overview

An MSc for ambitious and entrepreneurial students who want to apply advanced biology to build on biotechnology and bioengineering breakthroughs. Students learn to build and test, design next-generation therapeutics, explore antimicrobial resistance and drive more sustainable biomanufacturing, with laboratory experience from CRISPR genome editing to bioprocess optimisation.

Faculty: School of Biosciences | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Molecular Biology, and Genome Editing and Sequencing; Biotechnology in Action; Research, Ethics and Impact; Cutting Edge Research Developments in Biotechnology; Advanced Research Skills in Biotechnology; and a Research Project.

Career pathways

Fields include bioprocess development, biomanufacturing, technology transfer, diagnostics R&D and synthetic biology; graduates have secured roles at companies such as GW Pharmaceuticals, Bio Products Laboratory and Lonza Biologics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2.2 degree or equivalent in biosciences, biotechnology, biomedical/biochemical engineering or a related subject. Students needing a student visa cannot study part-time unless on a distance or blended programme with no on-campus provision. International applicants: Good English (B2 CEFR), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country may also satisfy the requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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