School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics

Where precision meets possibility, powered by progress.

School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics

Driving the breakthroughs of tomorrow

Engineering, Mathematics and Physics

The School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at Kent is dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation through advanced study and hands-on application. Bringing together the fields of engineering, mathematics, and physics, our courses empower you to tackle complex problems, design solutions, and explore the fundamental forces that shape our universe. In our collaborative, research-driven environment, you’ll gain the expertise and creativity to lead in technology, science, and industry. At Kent, you’ll build a foundation that transforms ideas into breakthroughs, preparing you to make a lasting impact in a rapidly evolving world.

96%

of our Biomedical Engineering students were positive about academic support on their course. (NSS 2024)

85%

of Kent Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduates were in graduate-level jobs or further study 15 months after graduation. (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

94%

of our Mathematics students were positive about academic support on their course. (NSS 2024)

100%

of our Engineering research was classified as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ for impact and environment in the most recent Research Excellence Framework.

Engineering and Digital Design at Kent

Undergraduate

Choose your Engineering degree course from our range of study options.

Postgraduate

Learn from world-leading experts on our taught and research programmes.

People

Meet the people who make up our dynamic and welcoming academic community.

Facilities

Our cutting-edge equipment and facilities will support you during your degree, Master's or research.

Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science at Kent

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Undergraduate

Excellent teaching across our mathematics, statistics and actuarial science courses.

Students studying.

Postgraduate

Study for your Master's or PhD with leading researchers and industry experts.

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People

Connect with the inspirational Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science team.

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Research

Discover the wide-ranging impact of our research.

Physics and Astronomy at Kent

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Undergraduate

Discover our physics, astronomy, space science and astrophysics degrees.

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Postgraduate

Find out about our physics and astronomy postgraduate courses.

Member of Kent staff - Michael Hughes

People

Meet our team of inspiring and friendly physics and astronomy academics.

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Research

Investigate the research taking place at Kent and its wider impact.

Alumni spotlight

Since graduating, I have joined the NHS Scientific Training Program (the STP) in Medical Physics, specialising in Nuclear Medicine, and I hope to complete this later this year. It is a scheme comprising of hands on clinical work, alongside studying for a masters.

Alisia Maldon-Stanley, Physics with Astrophysics graduate
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Alumni spotlight

The Year in Industry was particularly crucial, but I also learnt how important clear communication is – the Actuarial Practice module was a great bridge between theoretical topics and a real life career.

Chloe Fazackerley, Actuarial Science graduate
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Alumni spotlight

All the hands-on projects completed while at University have definitely helped me build my organisational, communication and problem solving skills – essential to be a successful consultant.

Camilla Felici, Biomedical Engineering graduate
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Alumni spotlight

The University has bags of opportunities, events and people which helped me prepare for working in industry. Plus, events where companies visited the University were great to practice networking with professionals, even if I wasn’t interested in that specific company/industry.

Chloe Francis, Mathematics graduate
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