22 PhD programmes offered by the university

A broad range of research interests from University of Liverpool provides for world-class research in Cancer Medicine, supported by world-class clinical research into several major types of cancer.

The Department of Health Services Research at University of Liverpool have a large number of postgraduate research students using a mixture of methods applied to a wide range of applied health service research contexts.

Scientific research in the Radiobiology and Radiotherapy programme from University of Liverpool is performed in an environment that has a wealth of clinical expertise and research which ensures that basic scientific research is always performed with insights of relevance to patients provided by leading clinical teams and an awareness of detailed clinical issues.

Veterinary Pathology at University of Liverpool is the study of disease in non-human species and includes both naturally occurring disease and the experimental study of both human and non-human diseases using animal models.

Our commitment in the Haematology and Leukaemia programme to cancer research has resulted in the launch of the Cancer Research UK Centre at the University of Liverpool  – an organisation that brings together scientists, clinicians and local stakeholders to lead and deliver cancer research of the highest quality and importance.

The Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease researches clinical aspects of obesity and diabetes in humans, with particular reference to control of energy balance and complications of obesity such as diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea. We offer a Obesity and Endocrinology degree at the University of Liverpool. 

Clinical Psychology registers postgraduate students at University of Liverpool for both MPhil and PhD degrees, both full-time and part-time. 

The main areas of research in the Palliative Care programme from University of Liverpool are care of dying, ethics and medical education.

Immunology is the study of host resistance to infection. Without an immune system, humans and animals would be susceptible to overwhelming infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Vaccinology is the science behind the development of vaccines to initiate protective immune responses. This Immunology and Vaccinology degree is offered at the University of Liverpool.

The Department of Health Services Research have a large number of postgraduate research students using a mixture of methods applied to a wide range of applied health service research contexts. We offer a Primary Care degree at the University of Liverpool. 

Cellular and Molecular Physiology at University of Liverpool focuses on understanding how molecular and cellular processes give rise to complex physiologic functions. 

Scientific research in the Surgery and Oncology programme from University of Liverpool is performed in an environment that has a wealth of clinical expertise and research which ensures that basic scientific research is always performed with insights of relevance to patients provided by leading clinical teams.

Women's Health research at University of Liverpool has an international reputation for excellence. The Department of Women’s and Children’s Health incorporates obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology and medical and surgical paediatrics.

We're one of the UK's largest biostatistics departments. We offer a Applied Health Research degree at the University of Liverpool. 

Research across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at University of Liverpool spans ‘from Cell to Society’, with the work of the Department of Public Health and Policy firmly at the Societal end of the spectrum. 

The School of Medicine at the University of Liverpool offers a range of research areas spanning Medical Education. 

Virology at the University of Liverpool is the study of the viral agents responsible for causing disease in humans or animals.

Research in Gastroenterology at the University of Liverpool provides excellent opportunities for laboratory and clinical research focusing on the physiology of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and pathogenesis of GI diseases in both humans and animals.

Infectious diseases remain major problems worldwide for people and animals. We offer a Infectious Diseases degree at the University of Liverpool.

At University of Liverpool, Medical Microbiology represents the study of the agents responsible for causing human or animal infections: bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites.