Overview

The Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing research infrastructure at University of Liverpool is designed to give researchers access to world class facilities in the best possible environment.

Features

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology builds on a long and prestigious history and remains a leading international centre for research into the fundamental principles of human physiology.

In the post genomic era, physiology has acquired a new importance as a discipline which provides a valuable link between basic and translational research.

Programme Structure

Research

Monitoring organ structure and function in health and disease, including the kidney, liver, neuro/CNS, and imaging cancer

Tracking cells labelled with contrast agents such as Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs), e.g. stem cell tracking

Application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess electrical conductivity of body tissues

Developing strategies for evaluating the safety and efficacy of regenerative medicine therapies

Utility of diffusion weighted imaging and spectroscopy to assess response to gene therapy, e.g. for brain tumours and for detection of apoptotic cell death in vivo

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Apply all year round.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 37 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for postgraduate research study at Liverpool are normally expected to hold a UK first degree with a First Class or Upper Second Class degree classification, or a Second Class degree plus a Master’s degree.

Tuition Fee

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International

29750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

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

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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