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Overview
Using both animal models and human systems, we aim to develop better drugs and vaccines for the treatment and prevention of infection.
Features
- Growing resistance to antibiotics poses a grave threat to human health and developing novel strategies to combat bacterial infections is one of this century’s most important scientific challenges.
- Microbiology at the School of Infection and Immunity from University of Glasgow is focused on a molecular understanding bacterial pathogenesis and utilising this to develop novel therapeutics for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Programme Structure
Specific areas of interest include:
- molecular basis of virulence in Staphylococcus aureus and C. difficile
- bacterial manipulation of apoptosis
- bacteriophage and pathogenicity island genetics
- development of therapeutic anti-virulence strategies
- pneumonia and cystic fibrosis
- interactions of bacteria with the host immune system
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 90
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Microbiology View 37 other PhDs in Microbiology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 90
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
30240 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30240 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Glasgow
620 - 1012 GBP /month
Living costs
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Microbiology.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
12000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor EU Award
Merit-based Need-based
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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
EU Welcome Award Postgraduate
Merit-based Need-based
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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Graham Trust Bursary Scheme
Merit-based
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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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