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Microbiology (Biological Sciences) Newcastle University

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PhD, MPhil On-Campus Full-time, Part-time 12 - 72 months find out find out find out
Course fee notes

See online Programme information for full fees and funding details. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/microbiology-biological-sciences/#fees-and-funding

Course 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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