University of Kent

PhD Microbiology

University of Kent

Course overview

The PhD Microbiology at the University of Kent revolves around understanding systems and processes in the living cell, which has a strong molecular focus with leading-edge activities that are synergistic with one another and complementary to the teaching provision.

The expertise in disciplines such as biochemistry, microbiology and biomedical science allows the school to exploit technology and develop groundbreaking ideas in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, protein science, biophysics and computational biology. Fields of inquiry encompass a range of molecular processes from cell division, transcription and translation through to molecular motors, molecular diagnostics and the production of biotherapeutics and bioenergy, gaining professional skills in contemporary microbiology and opening up a future career in academic research or in the healthcare sector.

The research degrees, such as the PhD Microbiology at the University of Kent, are based on laboratory and computational research projects. In all research degrees, students undertake a single, focused research project from day one and attend components of transferable skills modules, and are supervised by a team which comprises their main supervisor(s) as well as supervisory chairs who give independent advice on progression.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • International students are required to have a minimum of a 2.1 degree in a relevant subject. 

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS: International students are required to score 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • PTE Academic: International students are required to score 67 with a minimum of 59 in each sub-test.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • 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 for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • 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

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • 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

Careers in the field of PhD Microbiology  from the University of Kent can lead to opportunities such as:

  • Ecologist
  • Science writer
  • Quality Assurance
  • Clinical and veterinary microbiologists
  • Environmental microbiologist

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying a PhD Microbiology at the University of Kent is £23,500 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university's online application portal. You can speak with one of our trained counsellors and learn more about this process.

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