Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Our science, engineering and computing courses offer students the opportunity to learn and grow in a real-world environment. We'll prepare you with the skills you need to work in your chosen industry.
The Faculty is well equipped with specialist labs and equipment. Courses are created in consultation with an advisory board of key industry experts, ensuring they reflect the latest developments.
Some of our key partners include Google, GlaxoSmithKline and PlayStation First. Kingston is also one of only 12 universities in the UK to have an educational partnership with Sony.
We continuously invest in our facilities, ensuring they enable students to develop ideas, put theory into practice and use industry-standard equipment.
The Faculty is spread across two teaching campuses: Roehampton Vale and Penrhyn Road. Each campus has dedicated, state-of-the-art facilities to help you build the skills required for your future career.
Our facilities include wind tunnels, a flight simulator, a Learjet plane, the Centre for Augmented and Virtual Reality Environments, geotechnical and hydraulics testing facilities and much more.
“I love that at Kingston University you never feel left alone. Even at PhD level there is a friendly environment and plenty of support available, from the supervisors to the Faculty Director.”
Lucrezia, PhD in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Our courses
Biomedical science, cancer biology and microbiology
Our extensive links with leading healthcare and research laboratories provide the opportunity to enhance your learning and work with companies like GlaxoSmithKline and the Institute of Cancer Research.
Chemistry, toxicology and pharmaceutical sciences
Develop practical skills and use industry-standard equipment in our £6.8m laboratories. Courses are taught by internationally-recognised researchers, ensuring your learning reflects current practice.
Computing and information systems
Students have access to first-class technical facilities, including editing suites, moving image studios, 3D workshops, a Centre for Augmented and Virtual Reality (CAVE) and other specialist resources.
Engineering, construction and surveying
Our engineering, construction and surveying courses are accredited by professional bodies such as the Royal Aeronautical Society, Joint Board of Moderators, and the Chartered Institute of Building.
Environmental management
Our environmental management courses are accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), a worldwide alliance of environment and sustainability professionals.
PhD courses
We offer MSc by Research, MPhil and PhD degrees across the full range of research areas within the Faculty.