Postgraduate Open Event
Join us on Wednesday 18 November 2026, 17:00 - 19:00
Key information
Start
September, January
Location
Canterbury
Study mode
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Fees (per year)
UK:
International:
Typical offer
2.2 or above in an acceptable subject
Overview
Based in a research lab, you undertake research on a project agreed with your research supervisor. On a research-focused Master's course, you take an interactive approach to learning, rather than attending traditional lectures. Seminars, workshops and lab meetings enable you to gain an in-depth understanding of the field.
Reasons to study Biochemistry at Kent
- We offer a wide range of Master’s research projects for you to choose from.
- 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.
- The course offers a progression route to PhD study for those wishing to pursue a research career, while transferable skills development supports access to careers in clinical trials, public engagement, scientific writing, industrial research, and many other career structures within and outside the laboratory.
- Our academic staff are leading experts in biochemistry, 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.
- Destinations for our recent graduates include leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies within the UK, research institutes in the UK and abroad, and careers in academia.
Find an MSc project and a supervisor
Choose an area that interests you from our wide range of Master’s research projects.
Once you have identified a project and a potential supervisor, please contact them directly by email to discuss the possibility of undertaking an MSc under their supervision. Please outline your interest in the research project, supply a CV including all relevant experience and details of how you will fund your study.
Apply for the course
After securing a project and a supervisor, you can proceed to make an online application for this course (click 'Apply now').
The course
How you'll study
Our postgraduate research programmes give you the freedom to explore your interests in depth, with support from expert supervisors along the way. You’ll build advanced research skills, deepen your knowledge, and make a meaningful contribution to your field.
Entry requirements
2.2 or above in an acceptable subject
Minimum 2:2 degree in a relevant Biological Science-related subject. Acceptance of any candidate is at the discretion of the supervisor, following an interview.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Fees and funding
The 2027/28 annual tuition fees for this course are:
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Full-time (UK)
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Part-time (UK)
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Full-time (International)
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Part-time (International)
For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.
Tuition fees may be increased in the second and subsequent years of your course. Detailed information on possible future increases in tuition fees is contained in the Tuition Fees Increase Policy.
The 2027/28 annual tuition fees for UK postgraduate research courses have not yet been set by the Research Councils UK. This is ordinarily announced in March. As a guide only, the full-time tuition fee for new and returning UK postgraduate research courses for 2026/27 is £5,238.
Your fee status
The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.
Funding
Postgraduate research is a fantastic opportunity and significant investment in your future, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skills and career options – all while making a meaningful impact and contribution to an area you are passionate about.
At Kent, we also recognise the significant financial investment that comes with postgraduate study, and we offer a range of scholarships for our postgraduate researchers, to help keep your mind on your studies, and off your finances.
Scholarships can be broad, or specific to your situation, background or even country – so please do use our scholarships finder to discover the options available to you.
We also have research partnership funding with research councils and government schemes in specific areas of interest that can help you take your research to the next level with additional financial support.
Find out more on our fees and funding page and discover what option is right for you.
In addition to the tuition fees, a bench fee of approximately £1,500 will be applicable to this course. This fee covers the cost of specialist equipment, laboratory costs and consumable requirements.
Find out more about general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.
Additional research fees
Please note that, due to the technical requirements of certain laboratory-based research projects, some projects incur additional research costs to support consumable requirements.
Search our scholarships finder for possible funding opportunities. You may find it helpful to look at both:
- University and external funds
- Scholarships specific to the academic school delivering this programme.
Research
Kent is a leading research university, meaning that you will be informed about new discussions and developments by the people making them. This means your work will have real potential to make a difference.
Staff research interests
Kent’s world-class academics provide research students with excellent supervision. The academics who are able to supervise a MSc Biochemistry by Research student next academic year are listed below. You are expected to contact the academic(s) you have identified as a possible supervisor to discuss your research interests and the possibility of undertaking the MSc Biochemistry by Research under their supervision alongside making an application online. You should explain your interest in the research and supply a CV including details of all relevant experience. Please note, it is possible for students to be supervised by a member of academic staff from any of Kent’s schools (the School of Pharmacy for example), providing their expertise matches your research interests.
Full details of staff research interests can be found on the School's website.
Your future
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.
Postgraduates earn
£5,000
more per year than graduates (Graduate Labour Market Statistics, 2024).
A degree can boost average lifetime earnings by over
£300,000
Graduate employment outcomes - Universities UK
Ready to apply?
Learn more about the application process or begin your application by clicking on a link below.
You will be able to choose your preferred year of entry once you have started your application. You can also save and return to your application at any time.