Ph.D · Biological Sciences

Microbiology (Ph.D)

A supervised research degree for candidates making an original contribution to microbial science and its applications.

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Programme overview

Build depth. Create impact.

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.

Ph.D applications

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