A supervised research degree for candidates making an original contribution to microbial science and its applications.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
AUL's highest academic qualification. Three-to-five year supervised research degrees for candidates making original contributions to their field.
Before you apply
Admission requirements
Applications are reviewed against University and departmental regulations. Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission.
01
A relevant master’s degree from a recognised institution and a viable preliminary research proposal.
02
Five O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics where required, obtained in no more than two sittings.
03
Official academic transcripts and certificates from recognised institutions.
04
Any additional departmental documents requested during application review.
What you will explore
Study and research focus
Medical microbiology
Environmental microbiology
Microbial biotechnology
Molecular techniques
Research design
Doctoral thesis
Where it can lead
Graduate outcomes
Create original microbiological research.
Publish scholarly findings.
Lead laboratory research teams.
Contact Bursary for the school-fee schedule for this programme.
Check current programme availability and application options in the portal.
Ph.D applications
Take your next academic step at AUL.
Prepare your credentials, review the requirements, and begin your application to Microbiology (Ph.D).
