Microbiology (Biosciences) MPhil
University of Nottingham
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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01-DEC-24, 01-FEB-25

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Research overviewOur research work covers fundamental studies of individual organisms at a genetic and biochemical level, through to metagenomics.Metagenomics are used to examine the complex interactions in microbial populations. This is applied to improve gut health, control fermented food production and to study the spread of antimicrobial resistance determinants.We use techniques such as phenomics, genomics and transcriptomics to relate microbial physiology to gene regulation and expression ...Read more

Research overview

Our research work covers fundamental studies of individual organisms at a genetic and biochemical level, through to metagenomics.

Metagenomics are used to examine the complex interactions in microbial populations. This is applied to improve gut health, control fermented food production and to study the spread of antimicrobial resistance determinants.

We use techniques such as phenomics, genomics and transcriptomics to relate microbial physiology to gene regulation and expression and to understand their environmental control.

Research areas

Current areas of ongoing research:

Rapid pathogen detection

Metal and antibiotic resistance of bacteria

Modelling of resistance spread and drug discovery

Foodborne and zoonotic diseases

The microbiological safety of food including novel decontamination processes

Development and use of marker genes to study bacterial interactions with hosts and the environment

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    Amelia
    27 Jan 23

    It has plenty of things to do, from archery to boxing to art! There are many societies to join from religious societies to political societies to a dog walking society! It's close..Read more

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    Good teaching, Good uni, Good city. Would..Read more

    Entry requirements

    2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject with a Merit at masters level; other qualifications may also be accepted.

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    £5,100 per year

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    Students from Domestic

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    Students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man will be treated as home students for fees purposes.

    £30,200 per year

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    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    £30,200 or £35,750 depending on the nature of your project

    £30,200 per year

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    Students from International

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    £30,200 or £35,750 depending on the nature of your project

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    27 Jan 23
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    It has plenty of things to do, from archery to boxing to art! There are many societies to join from religious societies to political societies to a dog walking society! It's close...
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    03 Mar 15
    Microbiology BSc (Hons)
    Good teaching, Good uni, Good city. Would...
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