Biosciences |Microbiology and IVF

Gain cutting edge research skills and expertise in this ever-growing and increasingly important scientific discipline. This residential course will explore the basics of lab technique and good practice, pipette making, egg collection and in-vitro maturation, sperm assessment, insemination, ICSI, embryo grading, assisted hatching, spreading and preimplantation diagnosis. The Summer School will supplement your existing knowledge with valuable practical and applied training, and allow you to discuss research in depth with the academics who are leading experts in their area.

Target group

2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students in a Biosciences related degree

Course aim

Aimed primarily at students studying on a Biology related degree, the Summer School will supplement your existing knowledge with valuable practical and applied training, and allow you to discuss research in depth with the academics who are leading experts in their area. It will prepare you for your senior year and enhance your appeal to potential employers and graduate schools.

Credits info

5 EC
Equivalent to 15 Credits (ECTS 7.5) for transfer purposes.

Fee info

GBP 1650: Without Accommodation: £1,400
With Accommodation: £1,650

Scholarships

We have 20 x £500 Internationalisation Scholarships available for the Canterbury Summer Schools available to students not currently studying at the University of Kent. If you wish to apply for a scholarship you will need to select 'School scholarship' at