Microbiology (Medical Sciences) MD
Newcastle University
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Microbiology is a well-funded research area at Newcastle University. This creates a vibrant and dynamic environment for postgraduate study.The Centre of Bacterial Cell Biology researches bacteria cell biology and biochemistry. It provides scientific insights crucial for the discovery and development of new antibiotics. It provides solutions to a huge range of industrial and environmental problems. Other research interests include:chromosome replication and segregationtranscription and ...Read more

Microbiology is a well-funded research area at Newcastle University. This creates a vibrant and dynamic environment for postgraduate study.The Centre of Bacterial Cell Biology researches bacteria cell biology and biochemistry. It provides scientific insights crucial for the discovery and development of new antibiotics. It provides solutions to a huge range of industrial and environmental problems. Other research interests include:chromosome replication and segregationtranscription and translationprotein structure, function and engineeringcell envelope, growth and divisionsynthetic biology, development and gene regulationbacterium-host interactions

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Grace
09 Dec 25

The campus is based in/near the city centre which I love There is so much green space around the campus and lots of different study spaces The students union is not as sociable..Read more

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Dora
04 Dec 25

Newcastle is the perfect place to study, whether you want a night out 7 days a week, beach trips every weekend or 24/7 support form the student..Read more

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A MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree.

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£5,006 per year

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£31,000 per year

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Grace
09 Dec 25
Medicine and Surgery - MB BS
The campus is based in/near the city centre which I love There is so much green space around the campus and lots of different study spaces The students union is not as sociable...
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Dora
04 Dec 25
MBBS Medicine and Surgery
Newcastle is the perfect place to study, whether you want a night out 7 days a week, beach trips every weekend or 24/7 support form the student...
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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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