Infection Biology

Language

English

• Duolingo English Test: 120
• TOEFL® iBT: 90
• OTE (Oxford Test of English): 140

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

• Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Biology

Overview

Features

At University College Dublin, the Infection Biology theme investigates virulence mechanisms of pathogenic micro organisms and viruses, host response to infection, immunopathologies such as inflammation and immune system dysfunction as well as the development of novel therapeutics and drug delivery.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Infection Biology

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 120
• TOEFL® iBT: 90
• OTE (Oxford Test of English): 140

Other requirements

General requirements

• Academic background
• Academic awards or highlights
• Research experience
• Why you wish to enter doctoral studies
• Why the academic member of staff's area of research will match with your research goals (cite the academic's publications)
• Make it clear that you are familiar with their work and how their research interests mesh with your own
• A research proposal, if appropriate
• Ask them specifically if they are accepting new graduate students for the coming academic year.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 24,843 AUD / year (≈ 15,440 EUR / year)
• EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): 12,904 AUD / year (≈ 8,020 EUR / year)

For information about tuition fees, please visit the university website.

Living costs

Dublin, Ireland: 1,770-2,896 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Infection Biology.

• Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships — University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland — Grant: 10000 EUR, Deadline: Not specified
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 2026-10-07
• ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-30
• Ukrainian Researchers Scheme — Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
• ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-15
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
• ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant: 1550 EUR, Deadline: 2026-10-31
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar — Grant: 6000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-31
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-10-31
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2027-03-01
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-13
• Government Of Ireland Scholarships — Government Of Ireland — Grant: 10000 EUR, Deadline: 2027-03-12
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 2026-12-31
• Creative BioMart Scholarship Program — Creative BioMart — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-10-31
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 2026-12-31
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-11