PhD / MPhil / MD Virology at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Virology is the study of viruses and the diseases they cause in humans and animals. This includes the study of the underlying mechanisms of virulence, virus epidemiology and immune responses to viruses. The 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 Emerging and Zoonotic infections – Zika virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, Chikungunya virus, Ebola virus; Gastrointestinal infections – Rotavirus, Norovirus; Respiratory infections – Influenza virus, Respiratory syncytial virus, MERS-coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2; Blood borne viruses – Human Immunodeficiency virus, Hepatitis C virus; Neurological infections – Herpes Simplex virus, Japanese encephalitis virus.

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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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