Biotechnology and Bioengineering - MSc

Overview

Through studying Biotechnology and Bioengineering at Kent, you will gain practical, academic, and applied skills in data analysis, systems and modeling approaches, and bioinformatics. Alongside these, you'll develop transferable skills in scientific writing, presentation, and public affairs, making you well-rounded for future opportunities.

With a curriculum designed by world-leading experts in the field, you’ll be learning from the very people making the biggest breakthroughs. The course focuses on cutting-edge research in biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology and biomedical science at the molecular and cellular level. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to tackle modern biotechnological challenges from both academic and industrial perspectives. You can also choose to progress into PhD study or use the skills gained to pursue careers in pharmaceutical companies, medical research, teaching, industry, and beyond.

With state-of-the-art laboratories, you will thrive in an excellent learning environment. You’ll also have the opportunity to join BioSoc, a student-led society affiliated with the Institute of Biomedical Science, which hosts seminars, academic talks, trips, and social events.

Your future

A postgraduate degree in 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. 

To give you an idea of possible career destinations, recent graduates have gone on to the following roles: include Research and Development Technician at GW Pharmaceuticals, Bioanalytical Scientist at Bio Products Laboratory, Scientist at Lonza Biologics, Research Scientist at Evox Therapeutics Limited, and onto PhD study at the University of Kent, University College London, and the University of New South Wales in Australia.