Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

The Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry MRes program from the University of Nottingham Key facts:

Our Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:

• Fungal Biology
• Molecular Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biosciences
• Biomedical Sciences

Our supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of our supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.

Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, here are some examples of the research we already conduct within the Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry fields:

• Understanding the molecular mechanisms used by microbes to cause disease and how the host immunity works to defence the host against them
• Investigating how we can best tackle the rising danger of anti-microbial resistance
• Studyingthe biochemical basis of disease states
• Investigating eukaryotic gene expression and vertebrate embryogenesis, including aspects of the development of the nervous system
• Understanding the biology of fungi in relation to their stress responses and to their interactions with their environment in general, as well as with the use of fungi as cell factories for the production of proteins and pharmaceuticals

The school encourages students to present their own original research as abstracts and verbal and/or poster communications within the school and at national and international scientific meetings.

You can find our about our specific research in the course content section.

Career opportunities:

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

83.3% of postgraduates from the School of Life Sciences secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £31,976.

Courses include:

• Fungal Biology

• Molecular Biology

• Molecular Microbiology

• Molecular Biosciences