PhD Microbiology at University of Kent

Programme overview

PhD built around laboratory and computational research projects in biosciences, from the first day on a single focused project. Fields of enquiry span cell division, transcription and translation, molecular motors, molecular diagnostics and production of biotherapeutics and bioenergy.

Department: 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

Students undertake one focused research project, attend transferable skills modules and are supervised by a team including supervisory chairs who give independent progression advice.

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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 with a CV and details of how they will fund their study before applying. English language (international applicants): Good level (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 UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Indicative full-time UK postgraduate research fee for 2026/27 given as a guide only; the 2027/28 rate had not yet been set. Source

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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