Overview
Microbes have a major effect on the ecosystem and humans. Microbes run biogeochemical cycles of the elements, play a major role in the intestines of animals and biotechnology such as waste water treatment and food production, just to mention some.
On the other hand, microbes cause diseases for plants, animals and humans.In addition to basic research in microbiology, it includes applied microbiology which is reflected by including microbiologically relevant biotechnology in the program.
Focus areas
Focus area of the Microbiology and Biotechnology programme at the University of Helsinki include:- environmental microbiology
- microbial biotechnology
- genetics and genomics of microbes
- food microbiology
- human and animal microbiota
- microbe evolution
- microbe-host interactions
- infection microbiology
- virology
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- genetics and genomics of microbes
- food microbiology
- human and animal microbiota
- microbe evolution
- microbe-host interactions
- infection microbiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Spring deadline: April 18
- Fall deadline: September 14
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biotechnology Microbiology GeneticsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Your previous degree must be relevant to the planned research topic and discipline. A degree is regarded as relevant if it includes sufficient studies in a discipline which, given the topic of the proposed doctoral dissertation, can be regarded as a suitable basis for doctoral studies.
Applicants to the Doctoral Programme in Microbiology and Biotechnology must have completed:- An applicable second-cycle university degree
- An applicable second-cycle degree from a university of applied sciences, or
- An applicable education at an institution abroad providing eligibility for equivalent higher education in the country in question
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
No tuition fees for PhD students.
Living costs for Helsinki
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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