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Biological Sciences (Functional and Comparative Genomics) University of Liverpool

24 months
Duration
29750 GBP/year
4786 GBP/year
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About

Each organism, whether animal, plant or microbe, is defined by its genome and this same information can be used by us to investigate wide ranging biological phenomena and even alter biology itself through the production of transgenic organisms. We offer a Biological Sciences (Functional and Comparative Genomics) degree at the University of Liverpool.

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

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Delivered

On Campus

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

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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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    29750 GBP/year
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    Based on the tuition of 29750 GBP per year during 24 months.
  • National

    4786 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Liverpool

556 - 1035 GBP /month
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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences (Functional and Comparative Genomics).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship for China
Merit-based

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate Association Hong Kong & Tung Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - FUNED Awards
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - CONACYT
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - Fulbright Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3500 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Sport Liverpool Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Malaysian Law Transfer Partnership Bursary
Need-based

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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