Gain cross-disciplinary training from genetic engineering to drug development. Conduct research in the fields of bacteriology, medical and basic mycology, virology and parasitology and contribute research to a range of fields including Infectious diseases, Cellular architecture and dynamics and Industrial biotechnology.
Overview
Our Microbiology course provides research expertise, with a strong molecular focus with leading-edge activities that are synergistic with one another and complementary to the teaching provision. You'll gain professional skills in contemporary microbiology, opening up a future career in academic research or in the healthcare sector.
Careers
A postgraduate degree in the School of Biosciences is designed to equip our graduates with transferable skills that are highly valued in the workplace. Our research-led ethos ensures that students explore the frontiers of scientific knowledge, and the intensive practical components provide rigorous training in cutting edge technical skills that are used in the modern biosciences while working in areas of world-leading expertise within the School.
Destinations for our graduates include the leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies within the UK and leading research institutes both at home and abroad.
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Expected September 2025
Canterbury Campus
University of Kent,
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT2 7NZ, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at Kent will benefit from world-class research, outstanding teaching quality and excellent careers guidance too.
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