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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
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Accessibility & LanguageTeaching & Learning
Overview
The Discipline of Bacteriology contributes to the undergraduate programmes in Medicine, Pharmacy, and the Health sciences. Evaluation of programme delivery and assessment is fundamental to successful delivery and teaching includes both small and large groups sessions.
The emphasis in teaching is on clinically relevant microbiology and students are encouraged to relate the teaching in Medical Microbiology to other disciplines. The Discipline of Bacteriology is closely associated with the Department of Medical Microbiology at Galway University Hospital, Galway.
Undergraduate
We have a dynamic and vibrant research group whose interests include antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology, food and water borne pathogens, the impact of the environment on human health, and the economic and societal impact of infection.
Postgraduate
Taught
- Antimicrobial Resistance - Mechanisms and Epidemiology
- Food Borne Pathogens
- Water Borne Pathogens
- Socioeconomic Impacts of Infection
Research
PhD Programmes and Masters Programmes
