About the course

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 segregation, transcription and translation, protein structure, function and engineering, cell envelope, growth and division, synthetic biology, development and gene regulation and bacterium-host interactions.

　　Duration - PhD (36 Months), MPhil (12 Months) and MD (24 Months) Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Newcastle upon Tyne
Summer (April), 2024	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2024	Newcastle upon Tyne
Spring (January), 2025	Newcastle upon Tyne
Summer (April), 2025	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2025	Newcastle upon Tyne
Spring (January), 2026	Newcastle upon Tyne
Summer (April), 2026	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2026	Newcastle upon Tyne
Spring (January), 2027	Newcastle upon Tyne
Summer (April), 2027	Newcastle upon Tyne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Newcastle University

MPhil

　　A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.

　　PhD

　　A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.

　　MD

　　A MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree.

　　Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills). TOEFL IBT: score of 90 with a minimum of Reading - 18, Writing - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 20.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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World ranking

　　168th / 1250

　　THE World ranking30th / 130

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