MSc Computational Biology at University of Kent

Programme overview

A research-focused MSc in the School of Biosciences in which students carry out a project in a research laboratory agreed with a supervisor. Learning is through seminars, workshops and lab meetings rather than traditional lectures.

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

What you will study

A Master's research project chosen from the School's list of projects and supervised by an academic in computational biology, alongside seminars, workshops and lab meetings.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies in the UK and leading research institutes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 degree in a relevant Biological Science-related subject; acceptance is at the supervisor's discretion following an interview. Applicants first identify a project and supervisor and email them a CV, interest in the research and funding details. International applicants: this course requires a Good level of English (CEFR B2), 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 degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

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

Intake: September, January

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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