Language
English
TOEFL iBT 93 OR 4.5 (new score)
PTE Academic 67
IELTS 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Molecular Sciences
Overview
The Antimicrobial Resistance and Gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia Coli course at Aston University is for those who are seeking to develop greater in-depth knowledge in a specific area. Completing this level of study is about making an original contribution to knowledge, making new discoveries and developing lifelong skills.
Career Opportunities
Studying a PhD is a great route into academia and industries that are centred on research and innovation. Areas with a demand for very high level and specialised research skills often demand PhDs. Visit the programme website for more information
In addition to this specialist knowledge, PhD education will help you to develop a set of valuable transferable skills. The very nature of studying an intensive research degree will enable you to become a team player, develop problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and advanced presentation and communication skills.
The variety of PhD project topics at Aston means that the destinations of our graduates vary substantially. Some choose to continue into academia, at either Aston or other leading institutions, while others go on to use their newly acquired skills in a range of research, healthcare, industry or charitable fields. When selecting your chosen PhD path at Aston, your supervisor will be able to provide you with relevant career opportunities that could be available to you in your specialist area.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT 93 OR 4.5 (new score)
PTE Academic 67
IELTS 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with an award of First Class or 2.1.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with an award of First Class or 2.1, and a Master's degree in a relevant subject with an award of Merit or higher.
Qualifications from other countries which are considered by Aston University to be equivalent to that described above will be eligible to apply.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 38,400 AUD/year (approx. 20,160 GBP/year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD/year (approx. 5,238 GBP/year)
Living Costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,457-2,160 AUD/month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
