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Training in Microbiology
Microorganisms have a significant impact on New Zealand Society, from a crucial role in the manufacturing of dairy products, beer, wine and other foodstuffs, to causing life-threatening human diseases. It is not surprising therefore, that microbiologists are employed in many fields of manufacturing, quality control, research and health care (see: Microbiology Jobs). A significant number of microbiologists work for agricultural and livestock industries, and recently there has been an increase in the number of biotechnology companies employing microbiologists. Much microbiological research is carried out in private research institutes, Crown Research Institutes, Universities and Polytechnics. There are also a number of microbiologists involved in microbiological testing and research carried out in hospitals and clinical laboratories around the country.
A range of opportunities exist in New Zealand to train as a Professional Microbiologist or to carry out postgraduate training in Microbiology. The links on this page are designed to help you find information on training opportunities in this exciting field.
Degree Courses in Microbiology
The following Universities offer degree courses in Microbiology. Following the link to their respective webpages will provide you with information on course structure, pre-requisites and other information to help you choose and/or tailor a course to your requirements.
Canterbury University
MasseyUniversity
Otago University
Degree Courses in Medical and Laboratory Sciences
Medical Laboratory Scientists are specialised health professionals whose role is to provide essential diagnostic information about a patients state of health. The following Universities offer degree courses in Medical and Laboratory Sciences, and incorporate considerable training in Microbiology into the course.
Auckland University of Technology
Massey University
Otago University
General Science Diploma and Certificate Courses
Courses, including Certificate of Laboratory Science, Certificate of Laboratory Technology and Diploma in Applied Science, are also available through various Tertiary Institutes. These courses will incorporate Microbiology in their teaching curricula.
Postgraduate Study in Microbiology
For those already trained in Microbiology, post-graduate study can offer an exciting opportunity to extend your understanding of microbiology. A number of University Departments, Crown Research Institutes and Research Institutions offer post-graduate training opportunities in Microbiology. If you ar considering pst-graduate study in microbiology, you migt also want to check the Scholarships page for information on potential sources of financial assistance for further study.
Intstitutions with Post-Graduate Research Programmes:
Auckland University
Canterbury University
Massey University
Otago University
Victoria University of Wellington
NZMS Member Research Groups Offering Post-Graduate Research Projects:
Dr. David Ackerly (Victoria University), Biotechnology & Directed-Evolution
Assoc. Prof. Phil Bremer (Otago University), Food Protection Microbiology
Assoc. Prof. Richard Cannon (Otago University), Pathogenicity of C. albicans
Assoc. Prof. Greg Cook (Otago University), Extremophiles
Dr. Ray Cursons (Waikato University), Host-Pathogen Interactions
PD. Dr. Ralph Jack (Otago University), Infection Biology
Assoc. Prof. Gillian Lewis (Auckland University), Environmental Microbiology
Dr. Alex McLellan (Otago University), Immunology
Prof. Hugh Morgan (Waikato University), Extremophile Ecology/Physiology
Dr. Justin O'Sullivan (Massey University), Yeast Molecular Microbiology
Dr. Ronan O'Toole (Victoria University), Microbial Virulence & Survival
Dr. Mike Pearson (Auckland University), Plant Virology
Dr. Jasna Rakonjac (Massey University), Phages and Phage Display
Assoc. Prof. Tony Roberton (Auckland University), Anaerobic Microbiology
Prof. Clive Ronson (Otago University), Plant Microbe Interactions
Dr. Evelyn Sattleger (Massey University), Yeast Protein Synthesis
Dr. Jan Schmid (Massey University), Fungal Molecular Microbiology
Dr. Robin Simmonds (Otago University), Microbial Biotechnology
Assoc. Prof. Chris Sissons (Otago University), Oral Microbiology & Ecology
Prof. Sandy Smith (Otago University), Antibiotic Resistance
Dr. Simon Swift (Auckland University), Bacterial activities in Disease
Prof. John Tagg (Otago University), Oral Ecology & Bacteriocins
Prof. Gerald Tannock (Otago University), Intestinal Ecology
Dr. Sue Turner (Auckland University), Microbial Ecology
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