PhD Biochemistry at University of Kent

Programme overview

A research degree based on laboratory and computational projects in biochemistry, microbiology and biomedical science, spanning genetics, molecular biology, protein science, biophysics and computational biology. Students undertake a single focused project from day one and are supervised by a team including supervisory chairs who advise independently on progression.

Faculty: School of Biosciences | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A 3-4 year (full-time) research project on molecular processes from cell division, transcription and translation through to molecular motors, diagnostics and biotherapeutics, with components of transferable-skills modules.

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

Minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant Biological Science-related subject. Acceptance is at the discretion of the supervisor, following an interview. 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.

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

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

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

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