Microbiology - Structured

All PhD students in the College of Science will enrol in a Structured PhD

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. University of Galway researchers are studying the microbes that drive geochemical nutrient cycles.



Infectious diseases

All infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms. Research foci are; infection mechanisms, food borne illnesses, antibiotic resistance and diagnostics.

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 Code: PHDS-MICR

Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Structured PhD, 4 years, full-time.

Research Areas


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