75 PhD programmes offered by the university

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

Eye and Vision Sciences research at University of Liverpool extends from basic molecular interactions through to health service implementation with the goal of translating our findings for the benefit of patients.

The Department is at the forefront of current research and postgraduate teaching across music styles and repertoires from a wide variety of critical perspectives. We offer a Music degree at the University of Liverpool.

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.

Modern Languages and Cultures continues to extend research activity over a broad range of areas in Iberian and Latin American Studies. We offer a Hispanic Studies degree at University of Liverpool.

Research in the History phd programme at the University of Liverpool is characterised by its breadth and diversity. 

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

The Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool is an interdisciplinary centre of academic excellence with a global reputation for the study of Ireland.

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

Our particular strengths lie in the cultural, historical, transnational, and political dimensions of translation, as well as in practice-based approaches, especially in literary and academic settings. We offer a Translation Studies degree at the University of Liverpool.

The Department benefits from online subscriptions to a vast number of primary research journals and access to online databases to facilitate your literature searching. At the University of Liverpool, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Chemistry.

The University of Liverpool has pioneered the study of the Classics and Ancient History for more than 130 years and has an international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. 

The nexus between people and language is where most sociolinguistic research takes place, and at the University of Liverpool, research in Sociolinguistics focuses in particular on the relationship between society and language, drawing on expertise from Modern Languages.

At University of Liverpool, our focus on Critical Care encompasses conditions such as Sepsis and Trauma. These are the leading causes of death globally and remain unmet health challenges for the NHS, especially in the emergency room and intensive care settings.

At the University of Liverpool, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree at Pancreatology.