| Course Name |
Microbiology - Structured |
| Course Provider |
NUI Galway |
| Course Code |
GYR09 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 10 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
PAC |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Qualification Letters |
PhD |
| PAC Application Information |
PAC Code: GYR09 Full time |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Structured PhD, 4 years full-time
GYR09 Full Time |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
To be eligible to enter on a programme of study and research for the degree of PhD you must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree or presented such evidence as will satisfy the Head of School and the College of your fitness. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Major research themes / clusters
Research activity in Microbiology is carried out in three broad topics:
Energy and environment
Microbes are being exploited for sustainable energy generation from renewable biomass and waste, e.g., biofuel cel...
Hide-Major research themes / clusters
Research activity in Microbiology is carried out in three broad topics:
Energy and environment
Microbes are being exploited for sustainable energy generation from renewable biomass and waste, e.g., biofuel cells, anaerobic digestion.
Marine
Marine microbiology underpins the study of climate change, marine productivity and diversity. NUI Galway researchers are studying the microbes that drive geochemical nutrient cycles.
Infectious diseases
All infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms. Research focus are; infection mechanisms, food borne illnesses, antibiotic resistance and diagnostics.
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| Research Areas |
Areas of interest
http://www.nuigalway.ie/microbiology/
Molecular diagnostics
Host-pathogen studies
Microbial glycobiology
Microbial diversity in aquatic environment
Recombinant protein production
Deep ocean microbiology
Stress responses in food borne pathogens
Food borne pathogen epidemiology
Antibiotic and disinfectant resistance
Applied ecology and habitat management |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr. Conor O'Byrne
T +353 91 493 957
E conor.obyrne@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/microbiology
www.nuigalway.ie/courses/graduate/micro_research.html |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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