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Microbiology - MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

School of Biosciences

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£22,700.00 (US$ 29,424) per year
For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

This is a fixed fee

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Start date

Expected September 2025

Venue

Canterbury Campus

University of Kent,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum 2:2 degree in a relevant subject. Acceptance of any candidate is at the discretion of the supervisor, following an interview. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L). TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Kent

Students at Kent will benefit from world-class research, outstanding teaching quality and excellent careers guidance too.

  • Top-ranked global university based in Kent, UK
  • Diverse, welcoming community from over 100 countries
  • World-class research (REF) and expert tuition
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