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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full Time
DEC
2 years
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full Time
FEB-25
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full Time
DEC
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full Time
JAN
2 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Part Time
FEB-25
4 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Part Time
DEC
4 years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Part Time
JAN
4 years
Select a an exam type
Medical and Veterinary Microbiology are the study of the agents responsible for causing human or animal infections: bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. This includes the study of underlying mechanisms of pathogen virulence, diagnostics and identification of pathogens, pathogen epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance.
Overview
The University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection and Global Health was established to bring together leading medical, veterinary and basic science researchers from across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
Research in Medical Microbiology is based in new laboratories at three sites, the Ronald Ross Building, IC2 and Leahurst. It encompasses studies of the pathogenicity, diagnostics, identification, epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance of a range of bacterial pathogens including: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. We have strong groups working on zoonotic pathogens, such as Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella.
Techniques used include: pathogen culture and diagnostic identification methods, PCR and transcriptomic and genomic technologies, including metagenomics, resequencing and genotyping cell separation, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, proteomics and infection models.
The aims of the research are to investigate the transmission routes and behaviour of pathogens during infections and use this knowledge to design better therapeutic strategies or vaccines in order to improve the health of humans and animals.
Students will normally have a minimum of a 2:1 class honours degree in a relevant biological science subject, or an equivalent medical, veterinary or dental qualification. Applicants are selected on the basis of their curriculum vitae, qualifications and referees’ reports, together with their perceived ability to complete the programme successfully and on the value of the training offered to their subsequent career plans.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This fee applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland.
£29,750 per year
Students from EU
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences £29,750 (Band A). Self-funded, full-time international students studying a PhD programme classified as Band A will receive a £2,000 reduction in their fees for the first year only.
£29,750 per year
Students from International
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences £29,750 (Band A). Self-funded, full-time international students studying a PhD programme classified as Band A will receive a £2,000 reduction in their fees for the first year only.
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