University of Kent
Research in the School of Biosciences revolves around understanding systems and processes in the living cell. It has a strong molecular focus with leading-edge activities that are synergistic with one another and complementary to the teaching provision.
Overview
Gain research expertise and professional skills in contemporary biochemistry, and open up a future career in industry or academic research. You are trained in cutting-edge laboratory research applying techniques in biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology and synthetic biology to a broad range of fields including industrial biotechnology, cellular architecture and dynamics and infectious diseases.
Based in a research lab, you undertake research on a project agreed with your Research Supervisor (view our available research projects page). As this is a research-focused master’s course, you take an interactive approach to learning, rather than taking traditional lectures. Seminars, workshops and lab meetings enable you to gain an in-depth understanding of the field. A wide range of courses and workshops are available for your professional development as a research scientist.
Study for the MSc degree, a one-year research project (Full time), can also be undertaken as a two-year project (Part time). In all our research degrees you undertake a single, focused, research project from day one, and attend only certain components of our transferable skills modules. Our research degree students are supervised by supervisory teams which comprise their main supervisor(s) as well as supervisory chairs that give independent advice on progression. The MSc culminates in the submission of a written research dissertation and oral viva voce examination. Additionally, you present your results at the annual Postgraduate Symposium in July.
Entry Requirements
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.
Closing Date
26.09.2022