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Microbiology

Microbiology

College of Science,
School of Natural Sciences

Course overview

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. NUI 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.

Programmes available

MSc (full-time)
MSc (part-time)

Areas of interest

  • 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

Researcher profiles

www.nuigalway.ie/microbiology/dept research_units.html

Contact Us

Dr. Conor O'Byrne
T +353 91 493 957
E conor.obyrne@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/microbiology
www.nuigalway.ie/courses/graduate/micro_research.html

PAC code

MSc (full-time) GYT35
MSc (part-time) GYT36

Current project

Link to the College of Science website

Fees for this course

EU: €4,529 p.a. 2017/18

Non-EU: €13,750 p.a. 2017/18

Full time EU Fee €4,529 p.a. 
Part time EU Fee €2,320 p.a.

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