Microbiology (Biological Sciences) MPhil, PhD

Program Overview

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Overview

Microbiology is a well-funded research area at Newcastle University. This creates a vibrant and dynamic environment for postgraduate study.

In biological sciences, our Applied and Environmental Microbiology group researches:

microbial biology in a range of habitats

discovery of natural products, eg antibiotics

reduction of food spoilage

production of biofuels, bioremediation of polluted environments

pathogens and host-pathogen interactions in a range of diseases. This includes those in plants and coral reefs

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Program Outline

Your development

We have a thriving postgraduate research culture. We have specialist support for international students. You'll present your work in Newcastle and at scientific meetings.

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Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) researcher development programme

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

perform better as a researcher

boost your career prospects

broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

techniques for effective research

methods for better collaborative working

essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

Find out more about the SAgE researcher development programme

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Doctoral training and partnerships

There are opportunities to undertake your PhD at Newcastle within a:

Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)

Being part of a CDT or DTP has many benefits:

they combine research expertise and training of a number of leading universities, academic schools and academics.

you’ll study alongside a cohort of other PhD students

they’re often interdisciplinary

your PhD may be funded

Find out more about doctoral training and partnerships

If there are currently opportunities available in your subject area you’ll find them when you search for funding in the fees and funding section on this course.

The following centres/partnerships below may have PhD opportunities available in your subject area in the future:

Discovery Medicine North - MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Molecular Sciences for Medicine (MoSMed)