MSc Genetics at University of Kent

Programme overview

The MSc Genetics is a research-focused master's based in a research laboratory, centred on systems and processes in the living cell with a strong molecular focus. Research contributes to evolution, reproduction and genome organisation, cancer and ageing, infectious diseases and industrial biotechnology.

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

Students complete a project agreed with a research supervisor, learning through seminars, workshops and lab meetings rather than traditional lectures.

Career pathways

Destinations include leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in the UK and research institutes at home and abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 or above in an acceptable subject: minimum 2.2 degree in a relevant Biological Science-related subject. Acceptance is at the discretion of the supervisor, following an interview. International applicants: a Good level of English (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall 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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