75 PhD programmes offered by the university

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. 

At the University of Liverpool, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Sociology and Social Policy.

The Environmental Science PhD/MPhil programme at University of Liverpool is led by the Ecology and Marine Biology group. 

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.

By pursuing your Physics PhD at University of Liverpool here you’ll not only get to explore fundamental physics using state-of-the-art technology. 

Geography is one of the four subject disciplines within the School of Environmental Sciences at University of Liverpool and offers excellent postgraduate research programmes.

Research is undertaken within The Centre for Preclinical Imaging within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology. We offer a Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing degree at the University of Liverpool.

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

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.

The School of Architecture at the University of Liverpool (LSA) is an internationally recognised centre for architectural and built environment research.

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

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

We are at the forefront of research and our postgraduate body is one of the largest in the University, encompassing world-class fundamental and applied research. We offer a Electrical Engineering and Electronics degree at University of Liverpool.

In the Planning phd programme from University of Liverpool, you will be joining a team that has close links with schools across Europe, the Americas and Pacific Asia. 

Our Management PhD at University of Liverpool aims to develop world-class researchers, specialised in building theory and producing valuable insight into business and management practice.

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

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. 

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

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

The Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biology at University of Liverpool, the oldest in Europe, has been a beacon of excellence for teaching and research since it was created in 1905.