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Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry PhD

University of Nottingham

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Course options

8 options available

  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Research overview

Your research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.

Our Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:


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Fungal Biology


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Molecular Microbiology


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Molecular Biology


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Biochemistry


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Molecular Biosciences


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Biomedical Sciences

Our supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of our supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.

Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, here are some examples of the research we already conduct within the Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry fields:


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Understanding the molecular mechanisms used by microbes to cause disease and how the host immunity works to defence the host against them


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Investigating how we can best tackle the rising danger of anti-microbial resistance


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Studying the biochemical basis of disease states


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Investigating eukaryotic gene expression and vertebrate embryogenesis, including aspects of the development of the nervous system


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Understanding the biology of fungi in relation to their stress responses and to their interactions with their environment in general, as well as with the use of fungi as cell factories for the production of proteins and pharmaceuticals

The school encourages students to present their own original research as abstracts and verbal and/or poster communications within the school and at national and international scientific meetings.

You can find our about our specific research in the course content section.

Careers

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.

    • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
    • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in Hong Kong
    (International fees)

    £ 22,600per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    • University League Table

      30th

    • Campus address

      University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

    VIEW PROFILE
    A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
    Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
    Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Biological Sciences

      28th out of 94

    • Entry standards

      / Max 228
      147 64%

      33rd

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      81.0 81%

      28th

      13

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.00 75%

      67th

      7

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