Antimicrobial Resistance MRes

Brunel University of London

The MRes in Antimicrobial Resistance is designed to provide advanced training in basic and translational research. Through a combination of two specialist taught modules and an extended independent research project (laboratory-or non-lab-based), you will develop the scientific, technical, and analytical skills needed for careers in the field of antimicrobial resistance research, biotechnology, healthcare, and further doctoral study.

Antibiotics are designed to inhibit or prevent the growth of microorganisms by targeting essential bacterial processes. However, the widespread and prolonged use of antibiotics exerts strong selective pressure on microbial populations, driving the evolution and spread of antibiotic resistance. As resistant strains emerge and proliferate, the effectiveness of existing antimicrobial therapies declines, leading to the increasing prevalence of multi-drug resistant pathogens.

The global rise in antibiotic resistance represents one of the most significant challenges to modern healthcare and planetary health. It highlights the complex interconnection between human health, environmental sustainability, and the responsible management of natural resources. This MRes course will provide you with an advanced understanding of antimicrobial resistance, its underlying biological mechanisms, and the wider environmental and public health implications associated with this growing global crisis.