Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Acquire practical, academic and applied skills in data analysis, systems and modeling approaches, and bioinformatics, together with transferable skills in scientific writing, presentation and public affairs.

Reasons to study Biotechnology & Bioengineering at Kent

• Biotechnology & Bioengineering is a particular research strength at the University of Kent, and the curriculum has been designed by world-leading experts within their fields.
• Research in the School of Biosciences focuses on biological processes at the molecular and cellular level and spans the disciplines of biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology and biomedical research.
• On successful completion of the programme, you will be able to integrate these skills to develop novel solutions to modern biotechnological issues from both academic and industrial perspectives.
• We offer a wide range of Master's research projects for you to choose from. Find one to suit you from our projects for September 2022.
• Our academic staff are leading experts in biotechnology & bioengineering, ensuring you receive the best possible supervision. Find out about the staff who are open to supervising research students, together with their research interests.
• The School is among the best-funded departments of its kind in the UK, and our well-equipped laboratories provide an excellent environment for both teaching and research.

For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master’s), Jordanian students typically need to have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised university. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the undergraduate degree you have studied.

• For programmes that require a 2:1 we usually ask for a final grade of at least Very good/76%/B or a GPA of 3.0/4.0
• For programmes that require a 2:2 we usually ask for a final grade of at least Good/68%/C+ or a GPA of 2.5/4.0

Some, but not all, postgraduate programmes require your undergraduate degree to have a related major. Some postgraduate programmes may require work experience in a relevant field or at a certain level.

PhD

For entry to a Kent PhD programme, Jordanian students typically need to have completed a Master's degree from a recognised university with a final grade of at least Very Good/B/76% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0. Students who have not completed a thesis as part of their degree will need to show evidence of previous research experience.

If you would like to pursue a PhD at Kent, you should visit the relevant department website and our find a supervisor page to identify potential supervisors for your research and thesis. You are encouraged to then make direct contact with the appropriate academic to discuss your research proposal.

A postgraduate degree in the School of 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.

Help finding a job

The School of Biosciences has a dedicated Placements and Employability Officer and your academic supervisor will be able to advise you and give you access to professionals in their network.

The University has a friendly Careers and Employability Service, which can give you advice on how to:

• apply for jobs
• write a good CV
• perform well in interviews.

These services are available to you for 3 years after completing your course.

Professional recognition

This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Masters Accreditation by the Society recognises programmes that support the development of specific skill sets, competencies and training which will enhance life and health science research. Programmes submitted for accreditation must satisfy the general requirements for Advanced Accreditation, which includes a significant period of practice.