Course summary
Our PhD/MPhil Microbiology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Microbiology. Microorganisms play pivotal roles in everyday life, from elemental cycling and the production of food to life-threatening infections of man and animals. At Manchester, there are two main research topics - Molecular Bacteriology and Molecular Mycology. Molecular Bacteriology is focused on studying bacterial pathogens of man and includes the following areas:
- The role of bacterial polysaccharides and glycoconjugates in disease;
- Relationship between infection and gut flora;
- Structural biology of cell surface proteins in bacterial pathogens including their interaction with the immune system and implications for vaccine development;
- Adaptation of intracellular bacterial pathogens to life inside the cell;
- Development of novel approaches to combat antibiotic resistance;
- Mechanisms used by bacterial pathogens to handle heavy metals and their role in host-pathogen interactions.
How to apply
International applicants
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Fees for entry in 2023 have not yet been set.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL