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MPhil in Microbiology and Cell Biology

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    MPhil - Master of Philosophy

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-DEC-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

The microbiology and cell biology research group endeavours to understand the roles of microbes and host responses in health and infectious or malignant disease. This includes: Characterising and controlling oral biofilms (including metagenomic and transcriptomic analysis) to understand function as well as composition, mathematical modelling to predict biofilm behaviour, antimicrobial treatment of biofilms (including photodynamic treatment), manipulation of biofilm behaviour, development of antimicrobial materials, Understanding the role of the oral microbiome in health (and disease), particularly the roles of resident bacteria in regulating host cell responses, prebiotics and probiotics, and the environmental regulation of microbial pathogenicity, Cellular signalling (in particular the insulin-like growth factor, IGF, axis) and host defences in infectious and malignant disease these include antimicrobial host defence peptides (eg defensins, LL-37), NK cells and neutrophils, Understanding the links between periodontal diseases and systemic disease, particularly arthritis and diabetes.

Tuition fees

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£ 31,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 87 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    147 66%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    15th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    67th

    12

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