PhD / MPhil / MD Plant Biochemistry at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Our plant biochemistry research combines cutting-edge plant genetics and breeding approaches to explore plant biology and ecology. Focus areas include improving photosynthesis efficiency, plant adaptation to climate change, and innovative crop breeding strategies. The Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB) was established to integrate cutting-edge and clinical research 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 Bioinformatics; Plant biology; Food security; Cell signalling; Photosynthesis; Climate change; Biotechnology; Biodiversity; Computational biology; Chemical biology.

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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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