Microbiology

On this Microbiology program at The University of Manchester, there are two main research topics - Molecular Bacteriology and Molecular Mycology. Molecular Bacteriology is focused on studying bacterial pathogens of man.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

• the role of bacterial polysaccharides and glycoconjugates in disease;
• relationship between infection and gut flora;
• structural biology of cell surface proteins in bacterial pathogens including their interaction with the immune system and implications for vaccine development;
• adaptation of intracellular bacterial pathogens to life inside the cell;
• development of novel approaches to combat antibiotic resistance;
• mechanisms used by bacterial pathogens to handle transition metals and their role in host-pathogen interactions;

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

Other requirements

General requirements:

• We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme.
• A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.

Tuition Fees

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

• International (applies to you): Non-residents — 50,976 AUD / year ≈ 27,000 GBP / year
• Domestic (applies to you): Citizens or residents — 9,889 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester, United Kingdom: 1,218-2,260 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.