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Master of Science in Biotechnology and Bioengineering

University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 23,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 25,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Canterbury CT2 7NB, United Kingdom

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Scholarships
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Master of Science in Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Program 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.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 23,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

CAD 10,224 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 19.0 Minimum Reading - 20.0 Minimum Writing - 19.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 63.0

Minimum Level of Education Required:To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

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 Team 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.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.