This course is flexible in nature and allows students to take some additional accredited taught credits, in consultation with their supervisor. Candidates should have at least a lower second class Honours Degree in a relevant topic. Research in this area will examine systems responsible for maintaining genome integrity and securing accurate chromosome transmission in bacteria, archaea, yeast and vertebrates. It will also examine the genetics and biochemistry of bacterial motility. Specific projects will focus on chromosome biology, the mechanics of homologous recombination and DNA repair, flagellar motors and motile predatory bacteria. Telomere biology and genome dynamics are also major areas of interest. Those who take up a postgraduate research opportunity with us will not only receive support in terms of close contact with supervisors and specific training related to student's area of research, they will also benefit from dedicated careers advice from our Careers and Employability Service.