This programme offers a valuable opportunity for Transition Year students to experience university life, develop practical scientific skills and learn more about potential study and career pathways in the life sciences.

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms including fungi, bacteria, viruses and protozoa. These microbes are crucially important in medicine, biology, agriculture, biotechnology and the environment.

Microbes are beneficial in process such as food production, promoting human health, biotechnology, agriculture and waste treatment. Some are also responsible for causing disease in humans and animals or in causing food spoilage and crop loss in agriculture.

As one of the classical disciplines, microbiology combines fundamental biology with applications and provides excellent training and opportunities for students interested in different aspects of science.

For further information contact: 

Michelle O'Leary,  Administrator, School of Microbiology, UCC
Tel: 021 490 2392
Email: microbiology@ucc.ie

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