PhD / MPhil / MD Infectious Diseases at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Worldwide, infectious diseases remain a major problem for people and animals. Climate change and globalisation have led to the emergence of new diseases. The University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection, Veterinary, and Ecological Sciences (IVES) brings together leading medical, veterinary and basic science researchers from across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

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 Vector borne diseases; Parasitic diseases; Viral diseases; Bacterial diseases; Human and anthropogenic drivers of infectious diseases; Environmental and climate drivers of infectious diseases; Emerging threats in infectious diseases; Emerging zoonotic diseases; Antimicrobial resistance (AMR); Gastrointestinal diseases.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll normally be expected to hold both: A UK honours degree, or overseas equivalent, at 2:1 or above, in a relevant subject A UK master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

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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