Microbiology - Research

Major research themes/clusters



Research activity in Microbiology is carried out in three broad topics:



Energy and environment

Microbes are being exploited for sustainable energy generation from renewable biomass and waste, e.g., biofuel cells, anaerobic digestion.



Marine

Marine microbiology underpins the study of climate change, marine productivity and diversity. University of Galway researchers are studying the microbes that drive geochemical nutrient cycles.



Infectious diseases

All infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms. Research foci are; infection mechanisms, food borne illnesses, antibiotic resistance and diagnostics.

Candidates for the degree of PhD or MSc by research must have reached a high honours standard (minimum H2.2 [or equivalent international qualification] for an MSc) at the examination for the primary degree or presented such other evidence as will satisfy the Head of School and the College of his/her fitness.

Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Course Code: MSC-MICR



MSc (full-time)

MSc (part-time)

Research Areas


Molecular diagnostics

Host-pathogen studies

Microbial glycobiology

Microbial diversity in aquatic environment

Recombinant protein production

Deep ocean microbiology

Stress responses in food borne pathogens

Food borne pathogen epidemiology

Antibiotic and disinfectant resistance

Applied ecology and habitat management