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Stellenbosch University

Doctor of Science in Microbiology

The Doctor of Science in Microbiology in Biology is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Doctor of Science in Microbiology offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Science

Programme Description

For this degree previously published research work(s) of a high standard that has made a substantial and important contribution to the enrichment of knowledge in Microbiology, is required from you.

The department has a history of more than 50 years and maintained a high research profile for over three decades with a focus on bacteriology, mycology an environmental research, with applications thereof in the food, pharmaceutical and bioenergy industries. The research on industrial important yeasts has already gained international recognition and locally developed wine yeasts are already produced internationally. Research on the production of bacteriocins by lactic acid bacteria enjoys international recognition and EntiroTM, a commercial probiotic product that has been established in the local market, is also being marketed internationally. There is also a strong research interest in water microbiology, microbial ecology, especially biofilms and interactions, as well as the identification of major microbial taxa on fynbos biome.