Nature is a rich sourceÊof pharmaceutical products and for thousands of years the people of WalesÊusedÊproducts such asÊhoney and plant extracts to treat their ailments. In the face of raising antibiotic and antiviral resistance we are keen to look to nature to identify new drugs to help us combat this growing threat.
In an earlier KESS supported PhD studentship on pharmabees we identifiedÊhoney samples and plants which contained antibacterial compounds capable of killingÊhospital superbugs such as Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). In subsequent studies we have shown that these plants also contain antiviral compounds raising the possibilityÊof developing formulations capableÊofÊtreating viralÊand bacterial pathogens.ÊWhile these laboratory based studiesÊare promising their full potential will only be realised if they are translated into real world products.
We were recently approached by Pharmavet, a Welsh companyÊwho are looking toÊdevelop a newÊproduct rangeÊwhich incorporates Welsh ÒnaturalÓ productsÊto produce nutraceuticals with the potential to promote health. The first product to be developed, and the subject of this proposal, will be a lipÊbalm in which we will combine an existing formulationÊdeveloped by the company with selected antimicrobial plants identified from our research.
This approach presents two major technical challenges:
- The development ofÊextraction techniques which maximise the recovery of antimicrobial compounds from each plant.ÊThe systems used will depend on the nature of the organic material and the polarity of the antimicrobial compounds. A range of solvents will be employedÊto identify the optimum extraction approach.
- To identify theÊconcentration ofÊeach plant extractÊwhich when combined with the lip balm base maximises antimicrobial activity but does not adversely effect theÊphysical properties of the balm.ÊUsing in house laboratory assays we will determine the impact, if any, of different plant extracts onÊthe antimicrobial activity of the lip balm.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- 36-34 overall or 666 in 3 HL subjects with grade 6 in HL biology or chemistry
- Official transcripts of all the previous school, college or universities attended
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall minimum with 5.5 in each subskill
- TOEFL IBT: minimum 90 overall with 17 in writing, 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking
- PTE Academic: 62 minimum overall with 59 in all communicative skills
Indian Student Specific Requirements:
- Average of 78-81% in top 4 subjects (not including physical education) in Senior Secondary Examination (Std XII)
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VISA & Work Study
VISA
To study at Cardiff University as an international student, they must hold a valid visa which entitles students to study here. Most international students will need to apply for a Student visa.
- The types of UK student visa are:
- Short-term study visa - Applicants over 16 years of age, Enrolling in a 6-month Short Course in a UK institution, Enrolling in an 11-month English Language Course.
- Tier 4 student visa (General) - Applicants over 16 years of age, Enrolling in courses longer than 6 months.
- Tier 4 student visa (child) - Applicants aged between 4 and 17 years.
- Visitor Visa - Students studying on distance learning courses who need to come to the University for an examination or to attend a short course of fewer than 6 months and do not want to work in the UK.
- Tier 5 Visa - If students are coming through the Erasmus+ Programme to complete a research placement at Cardiff University (Erasmus+ Traineeship placement), they will require a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Government Authorised Exchange) visa.
- The required documents are:
- Details of passport
- Previous Qualifications
- ATAS Certificate
- Bank statements
- Scholarship letter (if receiving a scholarship)
- Tuberculosis test results
- Criminal record certificate
- Parents or legal guardian letters if they are under 18.
- Recent passport size photograph.
Work Study
- The Work-Study Program gives full-time and part-time students a chance to work on-campus.
- Students to work no more than 15 hours per week during term-time.
- Students with a valid Student Visa are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during term time, and full time during vacation times, including the time between the end of their course and the end of the student visa (up to a maximum of four months).
- Main work visa options for non-EU students in the UK
- Tier 2 (General) visa options (for full time and part-time work)
- Tier 4 (students) visa permitted to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during term time if they are studying at degree level or Higher Education Institution (HEI) or up to a maximum total of 10 hours per week during term time if they are studying below degree level at an HEI.
- Tier 5 (Temporary workers) visa have several different categories of the temporary worker in which only two categories are:
- Tier 5 (Government Authorised Exchange) allows the College to host and sponsor researchers.
- Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) allows the College to employ people aged 18-30 from prescribed countries and British Overseas Territories.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 2,485/Yr$2,485 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Monica Cole Research Grant | Scholarship per student£ 1,291/Yr$1,291 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| 1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| (ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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