Overview
Our Biological Sciences (Functional and Comparative Genomics) research at University of Liverpool spans the biological sciences from genes and their regulation to whole organisms and ecosystems. We work with viruses, bacteria, fungi, animals, insects, plants and humans using state-of-the-art technologies, bioinformatics and mathematical models.
Features
- Comparative genomics represents the analysis of DNA sequences from different organisms, allowing us to understand how individuals differ or species have diverged.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Genomic analysis of pathogens
- Environmental microbiology and virology
- Gene expression, regulation and cell signalling mechanisms
- Animal physiology
- Molecular toxicology
- Bionanotechnology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Apply all year round.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Genetics View 137 other PhDs in Biology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A good (2:1 or above) Honours first degree in an appropriate science subject is required as a minimum, which, preferably, will be relevant to the area of interest.
Tuition Fee
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International
29750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29750 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.
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Scholarships Information
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