PhD / MPhil / MD Applied Health Research at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Our Applied Health Research PhD provides applicants with a unique opportunity to apply rigorous methods in real-world settings which have a positive impact on health and healthcare outcomes. The Institute of Population Health has expertise across many disciplines such as statistics, qualitative analysis, evidence synthesis, implementation science, pedagogy, participatory research, mixed methods, psychology and economics. A PhD in Applied Health Research will involve application of methods from one or more of these disciplines to address questions important to patients, health professionals, policy makers and other stakeholders.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: Year round | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research topics include Core outcome sets – development and uptake; Development of complex interventions, feasibility and acceptability; Recruitment and retention in clinical trials; Diagnostic assessment development and validation; Healthcare education and teaching packages.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold both of the following: A UK 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject A master’s degree in a relevant subject.; English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 32,200 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: Year round

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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