Sciences at Kent

Tackle contemporary issues in health, agriculture, and the environment. Delve into the intricacies of living organisms at the molecular level, spanning from viruses and bacteria to humans, plants, and other complex organisms. Utilise your expertise and skills to effect meaningful change.  

Biology is the science of life and is at the forefront of social change, from the use of genetically-modified organisms to humanity’s effect on the environment, sustainable energy and food production. At Kent you'll gain the skills, knowledge and support to help build a better tomorrow.

You study living organisms and their interactions with the environment, investigating life forms ranging from viruses and bacteria to complex animals and plants. You’ll learn from inspirational academics working at the cutting-edge of research with access to fantastic facilities.

Biomedical science is the fundamental building block of medical practice. Without a deep understanding of the body, healthcare practitioners cannot diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases, such as cancer. At Kent, we equip you with the skill set you need for a successful career within the world of biomedical science or beyond.  

Interested in developing chemical compounds? Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle the challenges of the 21st century. From combating climate change and creating energy storage devices, to developing new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

You'll also gain skills and knowledge that you can apply to solve real-world problems in areas such as chemistry and the environment.

Interested in developing chemical compounds? Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle the challenges of the 21st century. From combating climate change and creating energy storage devices, to developing new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

On this four-year integrated Master's course, you'll explore how to develop an idea into a fully worked-up research proposal in an area that fascinates you.

Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Interested about how chemistry is applied across a range of forensic science disciplines?  Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry with Forensic Science at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills in aid of tackling the challenges of the 21st century - from drug design and analysis to understanding the science that underpins and supports crime scene investigation.

Understand the science behind crime scene investigation, develop your laboratory skills and be trained in the delivery of expert witness testimony. Choose our top-ranked Forensic Science degree to graduate with in-depth knowledge of the theory behind the science.  Gain practical experience in simulated crime scenes and court cases, major incident exercises that unfold in real time and in our outstanding laboratories. 

Understand the science behind crime scene investigation, develop your laboratory skills and be trained in the delivery of expert witness testimony. Choose our top-ranked Forensic Science degree to graduate with in-depth knowledge of the theory behind the science.  Gain practical experience in simulated crime scenes and court cases, major incident exercises that unfold in real time and in our outstanding laboratories.

On this four-year integrated Master's course, you'll explore how to develop an idea into a fully worked-up research proposal in an area that fascinates you.  

Physics gives you the tools to understand our world at a fundamental level, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe. You'll discover the world of quantum mechanics, relativity, electromagnetism and condensed matter and learn how physics enables breakthroughs in areas from materials science to quantum computing and medical imaging.

You'll also develop the transferable skills to open up a world of job opportunities, leading to careers in research, aeronautics, engineering, medical physics, defence, teaching, finance and data analytics.

Physics gives you the tools to understand our world at a fundamental level, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe. You'll learn how physics enables breakthroughs in areas from materials science to quantum computing and medical imaging.

Our four-year integrated Master's programme (MPhys) allows you to hone the skills needed for research and technical roles in industry, or as a preparation for a PhD. You'll deepen your knowledge with specialised taught modules and work with an academic to carry out a real, open-ended research project.   

Physics gives you the tools to understand our world at a fundamental level, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe. By combining your study with astrophysics, you’ll use the principles of physics, our dedicated astrophysics lab module and fantastic facilities such as the Beacon Observatory, to explore the cosmos – from our own solar system to galaxies and cosmology.

You'll also develop transferable skills to open up a world of job opportunities, leading to careers in the growing space industry, finance, manufacturing and technology. 

Understand our world at a fundamental level, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the large-scale structure of the universe. In combination with astrophysics, you’ll use the principles of physics, our dedicated astrophysics lab module and facilities such as the Beacon Observatory, to explore the cosmos.

Our four-year integrated Master's programme allows you to hone the skills needed for research and technical roles in industry, or as a preparation for a PhD. Deepen your knowledge with specialised taught modules and work with an academic to carry out a real, open-ended research project.

Investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere within the universe and get involved with real space missions from ESA and NASA. This degree allows you to specialise in astronomy and space – from spacecraft design to star formation and astrobiology. Using our fantastic facilities, including the Beacon Observatory, and dedicated data analysis lab module, you’ll learn from experts in the field and open up a range of careers in space science.

Investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere within the universe and get involved with real space missions from ESA and NASA. This degree allows you to specialise in astronomy and space – from spacecraft design to star formation and astrobiology. 

Our four-year integrated Master's programme (MPhys) allows you to hone the skills needed for research and technical roles in industry, or as a preparation for a PhD. Deepen your knowledge with specialised taught modules and work with an academic to carry out a real, open-ended research project.