PhD Computational Biology at University of Kent

Programme overview

A 3-4 year laboratory and computational research PhD in the School of Biosciences, covering genetics, molecular biology, protein science, biophysics and computational biology. Students undertake a single focused research project from day one.

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 single research project under a supervisory team, with transferable skills modules and progression review by supervisory chairs. Research spans molecular processes from cell division, transcription and translation to molecular motors, molecular diagnostics and biotherapeutics.

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 2:1 degree in a relevant Biological Science-related subject; acceptance is at the supervisor's discretion following an interview. Applicants identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying with a CV, details of relevant experience and how they will fund study. 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, 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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