Overview

Within the Microbiology and Infection doctorate offered by the University of Birmingham , you will work alongside leading researchers and develop the necessary skills to contribute to research of microorganisms, microbiomes and infection.

Career opportunities

A PhD is the highest level of academic achievement available and vital for the continued professional development of scientists.

Completing a PhD at Birmingham will extend your knowledge base in your chosen subject, as well as enhancing your problem solving and analytical, communication and teaching, and leadership and management skills – all of which are valued across the academic and private sectors.

Get more details

Visit programme website

Programme Structure

As a postgraduate research student, your development will be supported in a variety of ways:

Supervision – you’ll benefit from support and guidance from a supervisor related to your research area.

Research support - access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.

Publishing works – build your reputation and make your research public, by working with your supervisors to publish articles.

Check out the full curriculum

Visit programme website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Research degrees may start at any time of the year

For September intake you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

67

Schedule a PTE test!

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Microbiology View 35 other PhDs in Microbiology in United Kingdom

Explore more key information

Visit programme website

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

67

Schedule a PTE test!

Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you applying to.

International students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

By holding an English language qualification to the right level

By taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit programme website

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29310 GBP / year

≈ 29310 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5181 GBP / year

≈ 5181 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: £2,591part-time

International: £14,665 part-time

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Visit programme website

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Microbiology and Infection.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career opportunities

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners