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About Computational Biology - Msc in University of Kent

Our expertise in disciplines such as biochemistry, microbiology and biomedical science allow us to exploit technology and develop ground-breaking ideas in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, protein science, biophysics and computational biology. Fields of enquiry encompass a range of molecular processes from cell division, transcription and translation through to molecular motors, molecular diagnostics and the production of biotherapeutics and bioenergy.

Opportunities for research projects vary annually. A list of projects available for September 2020 will be available in due course. Please contact the academic you have identified as a possible supervisor to discuss the possibility of undertaking a Masters by Research under their supervision. You should supply a CV including details of your relevant experience. Alongside this contact, please make an online application for the programme by clicking on the 'Apply now' box at the top of the page.

Also you will find a list of academics who are open to supervising MSc by Research students along with their research interests in the 'Staff Research' section on the right. You are welcome to contact these academics to discuss project opportunities more generally in their research area.

Academic qualification equivalents

• For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master’s), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)
• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S
• PTE: 62 overall with 60 in each subtest

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