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Cell Biology MSc by Research

The Cell Biology MSc by Research is a postgraduate research program that allows students to conduct cutting-edge research in cell biology under the guidance of leading experts in the field. The program is designed to equip students with transferable skills that are highly valued in the workplace.

Key Information

• Study mode: Full-time or part-time
• Duration: 1 year full-time
• Start date: September, January
• Location: Canterbury

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

International Students

• Please see the International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information
• Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning program with no on-campus provision

English Language Entry Requirements

• This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR
• Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on the English Language requirements webpage

Funding

• The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
  • Full-time: £5,006 (UK), £23,500 (EU), £23,500 (International)
  • Part-time: £2,503 (UK), £11,750 (EU), £11,750 (International)
• A bench fee of approximately £1,500 will be applicable to this course
• Search the scholarships finder for possible funding opportunities

Research

• The School of Biosciences is well-equipped, with excellent general research laboratories, together with a range of specialized research resources
• The school has a new state-of-the-art Bruker Avance III four-channel 600 MHz NMR spectrometer equipped with a QCI cryoprobe
• Research is focused on biological processes at the molecular and cellular level and spans the disciplines of biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, and biomedical research
• The five main research themes within the school are:
  • Cancer and ageing
  • Cellular architecture and dynamics
  • Industrial biotechnology
  • Infectious diseases
  • Evolution, reproduction, and genome organisation

Staff Research Interests

• Kent's world-class academics provide research students with excellent supervision
• The academics who are able to supervise an MSc Cell Biology by Research student next academic year are listed on the school's website
• Students are expected to contact the academic(s) they have identified as a possible supervisor to discuss their research interests and the possibility of undertaking the MSc Cell Biology by Research under their supervision

Your Future

• A postgraduate degree in the School of Biosciences is designed to equip graduates with transferable skills that are highly valued in the workplace
• Destinations for graduates include leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies within the UK and leading research institutes both at home and abroad

Fees and Funding

• The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process
• If you are uncertain about your fee status, you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying
• Tuition fees may be increased in the second and subsequent years of your course
• Detailed information on possible future increases in tuition fees is contained in the Tuition Fees Increase Policy

Additional Costs

• In addition to the tuition fees, a bench fee of approximately £1,500 will be applicable to this course
• This fee covers the cost of specialist equipment, laboratory costs, and consumable requirements
• Find out more about general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent

Next Steps

• Learn more about the application process or begin your application
• You will be able to choose your preferred year of entry once you have started your application
• You can also save and return to your application at any time

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