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This programme is designed to provide the initial training in research methodology that can be utilised to investigate the core physiology and biochemistry of bacterial and fungal pathogens. The development of the next generation of antimicrobial therapies will require a wide range of skills, including the ability to work as an individual within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of the power of different molecular and DNA based technologies to unlock the problems posed by microbial pathogens. Graduates with a background in either a biological discipline or in one of the physical sciences wishing to gain a grounding in molecular aspects of medical microbiology will benefit from this course. The Microbiology group at the University of Aberdeen is recognised as one of the leading international research teams working on aspects of bacterial and fungal pathogenicity as well as key medically relevant aspects of microbial physiology and growth. There is a large group of academic staff and research staff engaged in molecular genetics, physiology, biotechnology and immunology. Projects will take place in their research laboratories at Foresterhill and will involve the analysis of important problems pertaining to the structure and function of bacterial and fungal pathogens and their chemotherapy. There are a number of bursaries available for entry into the College of Life Sciences & Medicine for September. The bursaries are worth approximately ?1000 towards fees for one year of postgraduate study. For further information please visit http:www.abdn.ac.ukclsmgraduateschoolprospectivefee-reduction.php