PhD Genetics at University of Kent

Programme overview

The Genetics PhD is a three to four year laboratory and computational research project within the School of Biosciences, spanning genetics, molecular biology, protein science, biophysics and computational biology. Students work on a single focused project from day one and attend transferable skills modules.

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 supervised by a team of main supervisor(s) plus supervisory chairs who give independent advice on progression, with 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

2.1 or above in an acceptable subject: minimum 2.1 degree in a relevant Biological Science-related subject. Acceptance is at the discretion of the supervisor, following an interview. Self-funded applicants identify a potential supervisor, email them a CV and funding details, then apply online. 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, 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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