Overview

Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration research is undertaken within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at the University of Liverpool.

Features

A leading international centre for research into the fundamental principles of human physiology.

We have recognised expertise in all aspects of modern physiology ranging from the regulation of gene expression to cell, tissue and whole organism biology.

Programme Structure

Research interests

Neuronal cell and synaptic biology

Mechanisms underlying the exocytotic release of neurotransmitters

Formation of neuronal cytoskeleton and neuronal networks during development

Structural basis for target protein recognition by neuronal calcium-binding proteins, including how neuronal calcium signals are translated into physiological responses by calcium sensor proteins

Role of heat-shock and other neuronal chaperone proteins in protection from damaging challenge (e.g. alcohol or nicotine exposure) and from neurodegeneration (such as Alzheimer’s disease).

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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Language

English

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88

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 135 other PhDs in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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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.

Equivalent international qualifications are also accepted, and their equivalence will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided by the National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (NARIC) as well as internal guidance based on our experience of a qualification’s suitability as a preparation for our programmes.

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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

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