University of Kent

MSc Cell Biology

University of Kent

Course overview

The MSc Cell Biology at the University of Kent is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time research-focused master's course. Students undertake a project done in a research laboratory, which is agreed upon with their supervisor. Research areas focus on biological processes at the molecular and cellular level, which include genetics, biochemistry, and biomedical research.

Learning is interactive and is done through seminars, workshops, and lab meetings in place of traditional lectures. Assessment is based on the research undertaken, and students acquire training in modern cross-disciplinary methods like confocal microscopy. This programme prepares them for PhD study or careers in industrial research.

Entry requirements

Candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they state their reasons for applying for the course and other information in relation to their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs together with their applications to display their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must have at least a 2:2 Honours degree (Second Class, Lower Division) in a relevant biological science-related subject. Acceptance is at the discretion of the supervisor, after an interview, and depends on whether their research interests align with an available project and the staff's capabilities.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants who are non-English speakers should score a minimum of 6.0 overall in IELTS (with 5.5 in each component) or submit equivalent English language test scores, such as a PTE Academic score of 63 with a minimum of 59 in each subtest.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Upon completion of the MSc Cell Biology from the University of Kent, graduates can proceed to pursue roles in fields such as:

  • Research Scientist in pharmaceutical companies

  • Research Scientist in biotechnology companies

  • Careers in scientific writing

  • Roles in clinical trials management

  • Academia (moving onto PhD study)

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for the full-time MSc Cell Biology in the University of Kent is £23,500 for international students. The fee for part-time international study is £11,750 per year. In addition, a bench fee of about £1,500 must be paid to cover specialist equipment and laboratory costs.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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