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Fully Funded PhDs in Data Science, AI and Machine Learning

The University of Liverpool’s Centre for Doctoral training in Distributed Algorithms (CDT) are currently looking for students to join their fully funded PhDs in Data Science, AI and Machine Learning.

The team aim to develop 60 PhD students to meet the world’s pressing need for highly-trained data scientists and work with industry and government to help solve real-world problems.

Applicants come from a range of subjects and backgrounds, including:

• Computer Science
• Department of Civil Engineering and Industrial Design
• Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
• Electrical Engineering and Electronics
• Geography and Planning
• Mathematical Sciences
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The fully funded PhD studentships are open to home and international students. You’ll be working as part of a cohort in a collaborative environment alongside other PhD students, postdoc researchers and data scientists. Other benefits include:

•  PhD projects co-defined and co-supervised with a project partner
•  Monthly tax-free payment of £1,338.50
•  Annual research grant
•  Placements in year 3
•  Long-term employment potential
•  Inclusive and supportive cohort environment
•  Technical, professional and personal training and development
•  Access to state-of-the-art high-performance computers

Interested?

The team would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch to find out more.

Email Kelli or Sara ( [email protected] ) if you have any questions.

They will also be at the Careers Studio on Friday 22 July between 11am – 1pm – drop-in to speak to the team, no appointment necessary.

Click here to find out more and apply

Further reading

• Click here to discover what our current students are working on and who with.
• Email one of our Student Ambassadors here and arrange a call with them.
• View our applicant information and guidance.
• Simon Maskell, CDT Director Bio
• Student Featured 2
• Careers and Employability
• CDT in Distributed Algorithms.
• Centre for Doctoral Training in Distributed Algorithms

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BEFORE APPLY

Identify your potential supervisor.

Identifying a potential supervisor is required before submitting an application.

For students applying for an existing funded project, the principal supervisor will be the owner of the project and you should contact the principal supervisor to discuss the funding opportunity.

For students applying with your own project, either for scholarship or a self-funded studentship, you should always first identify and contact a potential supervisor whose research interest aligns with yours. The potential supervisor list is available on individual programme page.

DETERMINE YOUR RESEARCH AREA AND CHECK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Detailed information of our doctoral programmes please refer to  programme page .

APPLICATION DEADLINE

We accept PhD application all year round. The start date of the programme is normally the first day of March, June, September, or December.

To ensure that you will be able to register on your intended date, please submit your application with all the required documentation through the online application system by the deadline outlined below for each entry.

DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Apply for a scholarship for an existing Funded PhD Project

Funded projects will be open to take application until position is filled.

2. Apply for a Scholarship with Your Own Project

There will be two application rounds for each academic year:

• First round – applications submitted by 17:00 CST(UTC+8), 15 October will be reviewed in the first round and the decision will be announced in December.
• Second round – applications submitted by 17:00 CST(UTC+8), 15 April will be reviewed in the second round and the decision will be announced in June.

Go to  Scholarships  to find more information about how to apply for the scholarships.

APPLY ONLINE

Submit your application.

You can submit your application when your research proposal as well as all the supporting documents are ready.

If you are applying for an existing funded project, please make sure that you’ve discussed the funding opportunity with the principal supervisor and that you provide the correct project code in the PhD application system.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

All your documents should be in English, or be accompanied by a certified English translation(size limit: within 2MB each document).

• Research proposal( template )
• Full academic transcripts of university studies and grading system (both bachelor and master)
• University degree certificate or enrollment statement (both bachelor and master)
• Verification report of degree certificate (Chinese students only, both bachelor and master)

– A Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate obtained from China Higher Education Student Information if a degree was gained from a Chinese university; – Certification is obtained from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange if obtained a degree abroad or in Taiwan, Hong Kong or Macao.

• Certificates of English language qualifications (IELTS or equivalent)
• Personal statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two formal reference letters: Your application must be supported by at least one academic reference from someone who has taught you at highest degree level, and must bear the official letterhead of your referee’s workplace and his/her handwritten signature. If you are a graduate, you may provide one employer reference in place of an academic reference. The reference letter should be recently issued and serve the purpose of your PhD application.
• A copy of your National ID card (for Chinese students only) /Passport (for international students only)
• Letter of financial support (for self-funded applicants) ( template ).
• A copy of Master dissertation or an equivalent writing sample (Business, Humanities and Social Sciences applicants only)

XJTLU reserves the right to request additional documents to assess your academic qualifications for particular programmes.

AFTER APPLY

Your application will be initially reviewed by XJTLU and then sent to University of Liverpool for further review and decision.

After submission of your online application, you may be contacted by the XJTLU Graduate School ( [email protected] ) for additional documents or information. All communication will be made through your email address registered in the online application system.

Check your email regularly in order not to miss any important message from the university.

The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) is a supplemental assessment that must be satisfied by all non-UK students (excluding exempt nationalities) intending to pursue postgraduate studies or research in certain sensitive subject areas at a UK university. Failure to obtain ATAS clearance will prevent students from enrolling in the PhD programme at the University of Liverpool.

Upon receiving an offer from the University of Liverpool, students requiring ATAS clearance will be requested to complete an ATAS application. Full registration is subject to obtaining the ATAS clearance certificate. If your ATAS application is refused, please contact the Graduate School to discuss the options with an admission officer.

To apply for ATAS and for further information, please visit www.fco.gov.uk/atas

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You probably have a lot of questions if you’re considering studying for your master’s degree online. We’ve listed some of the common questions we get asked by students, both before and after enrolment, along with our answers.   

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Studying online with Liverpool  

As an online student, you will be given access to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This is the platform where you will find your study timetable, view interactive lecturecasts, contribute to discussion forums, access module resources (including our online library) and submit your assignments. All programmes are broken up into modules that are assigned a credit value (often 15 credits) and run over several consecutive weeks. You will be allocated a tutor for each module who will guide you through your studies, run online tutorials and mark your assignments.

You will need to have access to a computer with an internet connection. Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) works across desktop, tablet and mobile devices, so you can easily access your learning materials at any time. It is regularly tested to ensure it is up to date with the latest browsers and operating systems. Whilst you can access your learning materials across devices, we would recommend that you use a desktop or laptop to complete coursework. Word processing software is required for most programmes. Where individual programmes may have additional technical and/or software requirements, such as programmes in computer science, these will be made clear to you before you start your studies.

All programmes are designed to give you plenty of opportunities to interact with your fellow students and develop an online community with your peers. This may include discussion forums, group projects, tutorials and social events to help you share knowledge, experiences and socialise with students from around the world.

Almost all our online programmes are assessed by coursework with no need to sit formal exams. Each programme has authentic assessment at the heart of its curriculum. This means that students will be assessed using tasks they might be expected to undertake as professionals, such as research, report writing and individual or group presentations.

All our academic staff are highly qualified and experienced in their field. Many hold higher education teaching qualifications and have significant experience of teaching online. They are committed to providing students with engaging and interactive programmes that focus on personal growth and professional development alongside the attainment of new skills and knowledge.

You can find the indicative study duration for each of our programmes on the course page. This is typically 30 months for a full master’s degree (e.g. MSc), 20 months for a postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) and 10 months for a postgraduate certificate (PG Cert).

Yes, it is possible for you to take a break during your studies, for example between modules. This can be arranged by speaking with our student services team who are always on hand to ensure you are supported as an online student.

Each 15-credit module is typically studied over an eight-week period and the recommended study time is usually around 20 hours per week. Studying for your master’s degree online is a significant commitment but we will do our best to support you during your studies, including giving you access to our dedicated student services team.

You will be supported by our dedicated student services team during your studies. This team includes Student Support, Study Skills and Student Welfare. These services are on hand to help you with non-academic issues, provide disability support and wellbeing resources, and develop your academic skills. You can find out more about our student services team here .

Our online postgraduate degrees are developed and taught with the same rigour as our on-campus programmes. Studying online, part-time, gives you greater flexibility to study your master’s degree around your other commitments, but there is no difference in the level of qualification, or the ability and aptitude you need to earn it.

Being an online postgraduate student does offer more flexibility than attending on-campus, particularly if you need to work around other commitments such as work or family life. The academic requirements are no less, however, so as an online student you must be prepared to organise your time, find space to concentrate on your studies and stay disciplined and motivated throughout.

Entry requirements  

Our online postgraduate programmes typically have two entry routes based on either academic qualifications or professional experience. The entry requirements for each programme can be found on the programme page or in our prospectus . If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements for a programme, then please contact our admissions team who will be happy to discuss your background and suitability.

All our online postgraduate programmes are taught in English and you will need a good level of both written and spoken English to be able to succeed in your studies. The exact level of proficiency required can be found under the entry requirements for each programme. If you are not a native English speaker and have any doubt about whether you meet the English language requirements for a programme, then please contact our admissions team who will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Funding your online studies  

If you are a student living in England, then you may be eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan to cover some of the costs of your programme. Find out more by visiting our page on student loans here .

We are pleased to offer several discounts and scholarships to students, including a full payment discount if you pay all your tuition fees upfront, and an alumni discount if you are a previous graduate from the University of Liverpool. Find out more about our latest discounts or scholarships on our dedicated webpage, here .

Yes, we allow you to spread the cost of your tuition fees across the duration of your studies with our monthly payment plan. Payments can be made online via our online payment portal, which will allow you to keep track of all your payments. For more information on postgraduate fees and payment options, please visit our tuition fees page here .

Applying to study online

No, we do not charge any fee to apply to study any of our online programmes. Applications can be completed via our website on our application page, here .

If you have all the documentation needed to make an application, then it shouldn’t take more than 30-60 minutes to apply. Once you have applied, you will receive a confirmation email and our admissions team will be notified. You should expect to receive a decision within 10 working days. This may take longer if we request further information, but we aim to make the process as quick and straightforward as possible.

When you are ready to submit your application, please make sure that you have the following documents ready to attach to our electronic form. 

• An official form of photo ID (e.g. your passport, driving licence or government ID) 
• Your CV 
• Prior qualification certificate(s) (e.g. your degree certificate and transcript and/or any professional qualification certificates) 

To reduce fraud, we are obliged to carry out a series of validation checks on all student documentation. This process may also require us to request additional information and supporting documentation. 

It is possible for you to apply for exemptions from programme modules based on the study you’ve completed elsewhere or relevant work experience that you have in the field. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). You can discuss this with our admissions team before submitting your application.

You can study our online programmes from anywhere in the world and there is no requirement for you to attend the Liverpool campus in the UK to complete your studies. This means that you do not need a visa to attain your degree and that our online programmes do not constitute rightful cause for visa extension or visa entitlement.

Enrolling onto a programme  

Once you have accepted your offer and paid your deposit you will be enrolled onto your chosen programme. Our admissions team will transfer you to our student services team who will arrange your induction on your chosen start date.

All payments can be made via our online payment portal, here . If you have any queries about your deposit or tuition fees, your admissions adviser will be happy to assist you.

We offer a 21-day money back guarantee so that if you decide the programme is not for you within the first 21 days then you will receive a full refund. All our policies, including terms and conditions, can be found on our policies page here .

Please let us know if you wish to change to another start date. Our programmes have intakes throughout the year and our admissions team will be happy to discuss the best start date for your circumstances.

It is important that we hold the correct residency information for you as this may affect the amount of tuition fees you will pay. Please contact our team if you wish to update your residency status.

Graduating as an online student  

Any student who completes an online master’s degree will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Liverpool provided there are no outstanding fees, or travel and gathering restrictions, in place.

Your award will state the name of the programme that you have completed. There is no reference to the mode of study on your certificate. It is exactly the same as one awarded to on-campus students, reflecting the equality of the award.

Got a question about a programme?

Our admissions team is happy to answer any questions you have about our programmes, our start dates, or making an application to study with us. You can get in touch with them at any time via our  contact page .

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37 fully funded phd programs at university of liverpool, england.

Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? University of Liverpool, England invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.

Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal. 

1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Biological and Medical Sciences

Summary of phd program:.

This project seeks to understand the molecular mechanisms by which gut bacteria metabolise complex carbohydrates and how this influences their interaction with the host. You will employ an integrated strategy of protein biochemistry, bacterial genetics, metabolomics, and tissue culture to uncover the fundamentals of these metabolic processes seeking how they can be exploited to maximise human health and treat diseases.

Application Deadline: 27 February 2024

2. fully funded phd position in gene expression regulation in eukaryotic parasites.

This project will compare the gene expression profiles of parasites and related non-parasites under various cellular conditions using state-of-the-art transcriptomic and proteomic methods. The data we produce will be used to estimate gene co-expression networks to test the hypothesis that gene regulation has become simpler and less connected in parasites. There are four stages. (1) Transcriptomic and proteomic analysis of stress responses in different parasites and their free-living relatives; (2) Identifying protein-protein interactions involved in stress responses. (3) Gene knock-out of key stress responders in different species. (4) Gene replacement to explore evolutionary hypotheses of parasite gene loss.

Application Deadline: 27 August 2023

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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Chemical Sciences

Low and zero thermal expansion materials are used in many industries where size stability under high temperatures is critical e.g., aerospace, precision manufacturing, sensors. New classes of material are needed to meet intensifying future demands. There are considerable barriers to discovering the required materials. The underlying physics is complex and difficult to predict from first principles, and the space of possible materials is large and equally complex, especially when a combination of properties is needed, i.e., in this case zero thermal expansion and high machinability and durability. Machine learning methods have been successfully applied to many complex problems, and recent work has demonstrated such methods may also be viable to predict new functional materials with desirable properties.

Application Deadline: 17 March 2024

4. fully funded phd position in physical sciences.

This project aims to develop new materials for optoelectronic applications on glass to contribute to the net zero agenda. New materials are required to maintain the pace of efficiency and performance improvements in thin film PV devices, energy saving glazing, electronic displays, lighting and other emerging markets. Previous work in collaboration with NSG has used computational chemistry and deep (machine) learning to predict new material compositions with high optical transparency and high electrical conductivity.

Application Deadline: 31 December 2023

5. fully funded phd position in maths and computing.

This PhD project will study and apply existing optimisation methods and propose methods and mechanisms for novel ones. In particular, focus will be given to black-box optimisation methods capable of handling difficult complex problems that are difficult or impossible to model directly. Examples include grid, coordinate and pattern searches, metaheuristics, model-based methods, surrogate models, evolutionary optimisation methods such as genetic algorithms or ones utilising natural gradient and information geometry, and Bayesian optimisation. Many of them relay heavily on the use of various machine learning and statistical mechanisms to adapt to the optimisation landscape and automatically collect data where applicable.

6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Chemical Sciences

This PhD project will explore the application of existing computer science methods and algorithms, as well as developing novel ones, to automate the processing of features and their combinations to predict various properties of materials. This may involve developing models to identify new chemistries or regions of the periodic table where these properties may occur, and/or identifying new ways to improve the properties in existing materials.

7. Fully Funded PhD Position in Chemical Sciences

The project will combine synthetic solid-state chemistry, advanced structural analysis and measurement of physical and electrochemical properties of new lithium solid electrolytes, enabling the successful candidate to develop a diverse experimental skillset in materials chemistry and battery chemistry. The focus will be on the discovery of new materials and structures with enhanced performance, accelerated by working with computational design experts. Owing to the multi-faceted nature of this dynamic project, the student will work closely with computer scientists, inorganic (electro)chemists, physicists, engineers, and material scientists, as part of the EPSRC Programme Grant “Digital navigation of chemical space for function”, to discover new solid electrolytes for all-solid-state Li metal batteries.

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8. fully funded phd position in chemical sciences.

This PhD studentship will combine high throughput experimental methods in the synthesis and characterisation of catalysts with automated methods of large dataset analysis to accelerate the discovery of new heterogeneous catalysts for transformations critical to the net-zero economy, such as methanol synthesis from CO2 and green hydrogen production. Libraries of catalysts will be prepared following typical reaction methods, such as impregnation and precipitation, which will be implemented using advanced robotic platforms. The characterisation of products will be done in parallel mode using predominantly diffraction, spectroscopy and thermal analysis techniques.

Application Deadline: 29 March 2024

9. fully funded phd position in engineering and planning.

This project aims to design and develop a Mobile Robotic System which will autonomously and safely navigate within an agriculture setting to monitor and respond to key sensor data of moisture and temperature to optimise particular farming tasks to support farmers and reduce risks of contamination and/or infection. Developing an autonomous system capable of operating in harsh changeable environment such as in agriculture settings, is a significant research challenge. The dynamic cluttered setting and the uneven and changing terrain are major challenges to an autonomous vehicle to safely map and navigate its way around a farm and complete set tasks.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2023

10. fully funded phd position in engineering and planning.

This project will develop novel validation methods to build confidence in computational models that predict performance of engineering structures. Computational models are vital for exploring and developing future infrastructure, such as zero-emission aircraft or supplying clean energy. Before a virtual design is brought to life, its computational models must be validated to demonstrate confidence in the safety and performance of the design. The confidence in the models is particularly important when they are used to inform decisions that could have socio-economic consequences.

11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Biological and Medical Sciences

Are you a motivated student with a strong interest in biomaterials and tissue engineering and applying this to treat a specific eye disease? Then look no further! This PhD project focuses on developing a new conjunctival substitute based on artificial materials that mimic tissue structures on which we can grow conjunctival surface epithelium. This artificial conjunctiva has the potential to overcome the limitations of current reconstructive techniques and will have impact in preventing patient suffering including blindness, pain and double vision.

Application Deadline: 21 March 2024

12. fully funded phd position in engineering and planning.

This project is in the field of Digital Signal Processing to separate low observable moving targets from a sea clutter background, in static and moving maritime surveillance radar, which frequently see Sea Clutter return peak amplitudes that are far greater than those from small targets of interest. By observing scenes for 10s to 100s of seconds, multi-scan processing allows detection and tracking of targets 10 to 20dB ‘sub-clutter’, even within the clutter spectrum. This project will study improvements achievable by extracting further detail from the radar data.

Application Deadline: 9 September 2023

13. fully funded phd position in engineering and planning.

The aim of this technical project is to leverage the power of language models and machine learning algorithms to optimize the analysis and utilization of veterinary clinical notes and citizen science survey data in order to enhance data access and insight into canine health and welfare. The project will focus on extracting and standardizing important variables from unstructured PDF veterinary records, expanding the scale of studies through ML-generated inference, and creating pipelines for rapid evaluation of emerging health and welfare challenges. Additionally, the project will develop early warning systems to alert Dogs Trust and other stakeholders to records requiring individual support or follow-up.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2023

14. fully funded phd position in chemical sciences.

The student will be responsible for applying the suite of computational and modelling already developed in the lab to new manifestations of mechanochemistry, for identifying new patterns of reactivity and structure/reactivity relationships, and to provide mechanistic and molecular descriptions of experimentally-observed processes. The student will also be responsible to contributing to the developing new modelling approaches. Such studies require the use of the Gaussian suite at remote HPC resources and extensive Matlab coding. All group members are also offered practical assistance with developing their own projects from identifying a compelling scientific problem, through the project design, implementation and dissemination.

Application Deadline: 1 September 2023

15. fully funded phd position in engineering and planning.

This fully-funded PhD project provides a unique opportunity to pursue research in advanced experimental fluid mechanics. The project will study the behaviour of non-Newtonian fluids and, in particular, their behaviour in laminar, turbulent and transitional mixing flow conditions. Starting with an analysis of a yield stress fluid contained within a rotating endwall geometry, the project will use start-of-the-art simultaneous 2D3C Particle Image Velocimetry and Planar Laser Induced Fluorescence to study turbulent flow patterns to enhance our understanding of the fundamental flow physics of non-Newtonian fluids in nature and various industrial processes, including the mixing of wastewater sludge and the flow of cement slurries.

Application Deadline: 13 February 2024

16. fully funded phd position in chemical sciences.

In this project, we want to systematically study how the charge transport (i.e. conductance) and photonic behaviour (i.e. light-emission) of single-molecule junctions are altered by the nanoelectrode shape. The research programme will entail contribution from device modelling (using FDTD methods), nanofabrication (using thermal scanning probe lithography techniques, tSPL) and optoelectronic measurements (using bespoke mechanically-controlled break-junction equipment, MCBJ).

Application Deadline: 14 February 2024

17. fully funded phd position in engineering and planning.

The project is to contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security, and this project will be co-funded by Thales. The project will be concerned with developing automated tracking systems for airborne objects in challenging environments. The project will allow the student to acquire expertise in image processing, sensing with electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) cameras, video tracking, and sensor data fusion.

18. Fully Funded PhD Position in Chemical Sciences

The student will be responsible for designing and undertaking detailed kinetic and mechanistic investigations of mechanochemical reactivity in solution and bulk polymeric materials. These studies usually require techniques such as sonication, high-resolution size-exclusion chromatography and mechanical characterization of bulk materials. Such studies will be done in close coordination with computational and modelling work, results of which may inform on the design of physical experiments. All group members are also offered practical assistance with developing their own projects from identifying a compelling scientific problem, through the project design, implementation and dissemination.

19. Fully Funded PhD Position in Biological and Medical Sciences

This project aims to develop joint models for longitudinal biomarkers and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The project will investigate whether using multiple biomarkers increases performance and will provide a proof-of-concept of how personalised surveillance schedules could be introduced based on the model. The project will involve development of novel statistical techniques, and their application to large cohorts of patients with liver disease.

20. Fully Funded PhD Position in Engineering and Planning

The specific project objectives underpinning this aim are to: 1. investigate and determine at lab scale, the precise mechanisms involved in particle agglomeration, breakage and regrowth, and the interactions between turbulence scales and water chemistry for the broadest range of water types. 2. determine the most appropriate method of simulating the flocculation process in water treatment using a modelling strategy that will consider the use of computational fluid dynamics, discrete element modelling and population balance modelling for laboratory scale applications. 3. simulate flocculation processes at full scale and to validate these models with appropriate field data. 4. develop criteria for successful, optimised flocculation for a wide range of raw waters, coagulant types and doses, and flocculators that will be universally applicable and will facilitate a reduced water treatment carbon footprint.

21. Fully Funded PhD Position in Engineering and Planning

This PhD project will develop the next generation of LFTs that simultaneously detect multiple biomarkers for AAD and will include the following objectives to tailor the material properties and surface chemistry to improve the sensitivity and selectivity of LFTs. Objective 1: Materials selection- Investigating membrane materials and the nanoparticle labels in LFTs. Do alternative polymers or novel nanoparticle labelling methods improve LFTs? Objective 2: Fabrication- Investigate novel fabrication techniques to create new membranes with the optimum characteristics Objective 3: Application- Apply optimized LFTs for detection of specific biomarkers indicative of AAD.

Application Deadline: 15 September 2023

22. fully funded phd position in chemical sciences, 23. fully funded phd position in engineering and planning.

This project aims to understand and experimentally develop materials for advanced drug delivery technologies, namely polymer-based microneedles (MNs), capable of precise and targeted delivery of therapeutics in treatment of aortic diseases. To date, the majority of MN research has focussed on transdermal applications. Here, polymeric materials will be designed with robust, scalable fabrication approaches to (i) yield mechanically stable, biodegradable, and biocompatible MNs with dimensions and geometries suitable to penetrate aortic tissues, and (ii) control the release of model therapeutics. The role of polymeric material mesostructure on the physical properties of the materials, corresponding microneedles and their functionality for therapeutic delivery in vascular microenvironments will be explored. From these results, key design principles for MNs, from the molecular to microscopic, will be established and the foundations laid for translational research to address significant clinical challenges in treating CVDs.

24. Fully Funded PhD Position in Chemical Sciences

New materials hold great promise in addressing global challenges that our society faces today. For instance, green hydrogen as a sustainable transport fuel requires the development of materials for better electrolysers to accelerate the transition to clean transportation. Similarly, the realisation of better catalysts will minimise the impact of manufacturing the chemicals and materials that society needs. However, discovering these transformative materials is a challenging and time-consuming task that requires diverse expertise and is plagued by the need for trial-and-error. We need a better way, which means we need to develop better tools.

25. Fully Funded PhD Position in Physical Sciences

You will study concepts for using a laser to drive the creation of a large flux of protons or light ions which are captured and formed into a beam by strong-focusing plasma lenses. A laser-driven source allows protons and ions to be captured at energies significantly above those that pertain in conventional facilities, thus evading the current space-charge limit on the instantaneous dose rate that can be delivered.

Application Deadline: 30 September 2023

26. fully funded phd position in biological and medical sciences.

Developmental Dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a problem of the hip in babies. Babies can be born with a hip that is completely out of the socket (‘dislocated’), or one that wobbles in and out (‘subluxes’). If untreated, DDH is strongly linked to early hip arthritis and the need for a hip replacement in early adulthood. If identified in the weeks after birth, 90% if babies can be treated with a removable brace, that the child typically wears for 6-8 weeks over their clothes. If identified later, the child often needs invasive surgery to put the hip back in position. There is a national screening programme that aims to identify DDH, through clinical examination and, when needed, ultrasound. Every baby born in England has the details of the screening assessment entered onto a national computer system (called Smart4NIPE).

27. Fully Funded PhD Position in Biological and Medical Sciences

The project relies on the generation and analysis of multi-omic data from patients’ samples and patients’ derived organoids (PDO) in vitro including single-cell analysis. Finally, both genetic (CRISPR) and pharmacological manipulations will be used as a strategy to validate the relevance of the metabolic nodes identified in PDO and to test their impact on invasion and sensitivity to chemotherapy in vitro.

28. Fully Funded PhD Position in Earth Sciences and Geography

This project will build on this focus through the following aims: To better understand how such balances are and might be formed in the construction industry, what the trade-offs are and how this may vary for different kinds of problem/solution. To consider how and where these lessons may be transferred into other sectors. To identify mechanisms that could be put in place to better understand and monitor this balance and to establish a cross sector approach to zero carbon, plastic reduction measures and material re-use.

Application Deadline: 10 October 2023

29. fully funded phd position in biological and medical sciences.

In this project you will address two biomechanical functions of the human foot that are often affected during ageing: (1) impact absorption during heel strike and (2) dynamic foot deformation (toe spreading) during mid-late stance.

(1) The heel has an anatomical shock absorber – the heel pad – but its shock absorbing qualities decline with age. You will be addressing if a shoe can offset this decline in biological shock absorption. Shoe cushioning has conventionally been substantial in athletics and shoes for older people. However, results are mixed at best. You will for the first time assess the effect of small amounts of cushioning as found in minimal shoes.

(2) The metatarsal and toe areas of the foot naturally spread under load but this may be affected by footwear and ageing, with a substantial proportion of the ageing population suffering from hallux valgus or bunions. You will quantify foot deformation as a function of age and quantify these movements within the shoe.

Application Deadline: 18 September 2023

30. fully funded phd position in biological and medical sciences.

Randomised trials (RTs) are the gold standard for evaluating new interventions. This is due to randomisation preventing selection bias and balancing out any known/unknown confounders that may cause systematic differences between trial arms. RCTs are not always feasible however, and it is increasingly common for researchers to access the growing accessibility routine datasets to evaluate the effect of non-randomised exposures to treatments. Such approached are therefore subject to selection bias and confounding. One approach to address this is using propensity score weighting (PSW) which aims to create a weighted population where the covariate distributions are similar between exposure groups being compared.

Application Deadline: 17 September 2023

31. fully funded phd position in biological and medical sciences.

Approximately 30% of UK households own a dog, even higher in North America and Australia. It is commonly reported that dog ownership is associated with greater physical activity, lower blood pressure and stress levels, as well as making owners feel happy. However, evidence suggests that owning a dog can negatively impact depression and anxiety levels of owners, in particular due to having to manage behaviour problems. There is a subset of people whose experience of owning and walking a dog is particularly challenging, and these are likely the owners of reactive dogs. Describing a dog as ‘reactive’ is a non-scientific term for animals who are deemed to overreact to stimuli commonly found in their environment. The most common form of reactivity appears to be towards other dogs, which this project will focus on, as this has received less scientific attention than aggression towards people.

Application Deadline: 10 September 2023

32. fully funded phd position in engineering and planning.

This project leverages physical infrastructure and domain expertise unique to Liverpool. Following the design, build and test of wind tunnel flow conditioning devices that achieve any desired inflow conditions, up to and including `extreme’ scale events, a comprehensive set of physical experiments will be undertaken in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility [1] on test models representative of land, sea and air vehicles. These data will serve as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) validation cases and insights gained from analysis will lead to empirical models informing improved platform designs.

33. Fully Funded PhD Position in Engineering and Planning

There is an increasing demand for smart electronic systems to be integrated into everyday wireless products. The day is fast approaching when, enabled by 5G, the functionality of a smartphone will be replaced by a network of wearable, handheld, structurally integrated devices with embedded artificial intelligence to realise the Internet of Things (IoT). Large-area electronics will be behind the creation of this IoT as it drives the transformation of electronics into flexible devices. Our Industrial Partner, Pragmatic Semiconductor (PS) is a leading developer of large-area electronic logic and memory on flexible substrates and part of the strategic roadmap for this technology is the realisation of so-called CMOS which offers low-power and greater circuit functionality.

Application Deadline: 4 September 2023

34. fully funded phd position in social science and health.

The PhD project, co-supervised by Prof. Julian Pine at University of Liverpool and Prof. Caroline Rowland at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in the Netherlands, will focus on analysing the informativeness of the input that children receive in at least two different cultures/languages, and the role of this input in the acquisition of morphosyntax. The project will involve analysing naturalistic data from spontaneous interactions between caregivers and children, and testing children in the lab using different behavioural experimental methods.

35. Fully Funded PhD Position in Chemical Sciences

This PhD project will focus on designing conceptually new metal-mediated selective C-H functionalisations of arenes without directing groups. The project aims to achieve this goal by exploring the unique reactivity of transition metal complexes that coordinate arenes in a rare eta-4 mode. This coordination mode bends the aromatic ring and enables the arene to undergo a range of unconventional aromatic C-H (e. g. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2022, 144, 11564) and C-C bond activations (e. g. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2019,141, 6048; Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2017, 56, 3266), which have an excellent potential for the development of synthetically useful arene functionalisations. The project will involve synthetic and mechanistic studies, which will be supported by DFT computations in collaboration with our UoL colleagues.

36. Fully Funded PhD Position in Engineering and Planning

The project is interdisciplinary in two dimensions because it brings together experiments and simulations as well as solid and fluid mechanics. The integration of concepts and technology across these boundaries brings a level of adventure to the project which is countered by building on well-established research in solid mechanics on quantitative comparisons of measurements and predictions using orthogonal decomposition[i],[ii] leading to validation metrics based on relative error[iii] and assessment of measurement of uncertainty[iv]; and in fluid dynamics using experimental techniques to understand turbulent flow regimes[v],[vi],[vii]. IAEA considers the use of CFD and associated validation data in various nuclear design issues and has identified gaps in verification and validation procedures[viii]. The goal of the project will be to develop techniques that allow volumetric, time-varying, flow data from both measurements and predictions to be represented as feature vectors that can be compared using the validation metrics already established in solid mechanics for dynamic events.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2024

37. fully funded phd position in chemical sciences.

This PhD project will focus on the synthesis of redox mediator (RM) families and will initially target derivatives of TEMPO (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxyl) and aromatic amines. Both these families provide a wide scope for design to optimise the efficacy of the RM functionality within Li-O2 cells in order to lower the voltage gap. Li-O2 cells will be fabricated using benchmarked carbon paper electrodes as the air-cathode and lithium metal. Fundamental electroanalytical chemistry through to advanced operando techniques (for example Raman microscopy and differential electrochemical mass spectroscopy) on full cells will be carried out to characterise the nature of the electrochemical reactions.

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Follow the below steps to apply* for a research degree as a domestic or international research student.

These steps apply unless you are interested in the  Sydney Law School  or the  Business School , in which case you apply for your course first and if successful are allocated a supervisor.

• Determine eligibility and suitable course
• Develop your research proposal and find a research supervisor
• Applying for scholarships to support your research degree
• Gather required documentation and s ubmit your application onlin e

*The steps listed on this page are a guide and applicable to most courses. Please also check if there are any faculty-specific requirements .

1. Determine eligibility and suitable course

To be eligible to pursue postgraduate research study you will need previous research experience and a high academic record.  You need to have undertaken a significant research project or thesis in your previous university-level studies.

This could be the equivalent of:

• an Australian honours degree
• a master’s by research degree
• a master’s by coursework with a thesis component (dissertation)

We also consider your undergraduate performance. You will need a bachelor's degree with first or upper second-class honours. Below is a guide based on the University of Sydney grading system, equivalent requirements will be determined for other institutions:

• WAM of 75 over degree
• Honours class I WAM greater than 80
• Honours class II WAM between 75 and 80

English language requirements depend on the course, your country of origin and educational background. Find out if you need to prove  English language proficiency .

To apply for a PhD, you need to demonstrate sufficient prior research experience and capability. In most cases, you will have either:

• a bachelor's degree with first or upper second-class honours, or
• a master's degree performed at a high academic standard, which includes a substantial component of research, or
• an equivalent qualification that demonstrates research experience, excellence and capability.

In most cases, to apply for a master’s by research or a Master of Philosophy, you need to have one of the following:

• a bachelor’s degree with first or second-class honours from the University of Sydney or another approved institution
• an equivalent qualification that demonstrates sufficient research experience and capability.

If you’re interested in a Joint PhD program, you need to follow the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) application steps 1-3. In addition, your proposed supervisor will need to complete a proposal to negotiate a student agreement form. If accepted, you will also be required to sign an individual student agreement. After your student agreement is finalised, you will then be sent an application form for the Joint PhD program.

Please refer to the University's Dual and Joint Degree Policy for full policy details.

Download our  Joint PhD programs factsheet (pdf, 116KB)  to learn more.

2. Develop your research proposal and find a supervisor

Before you submit your application, you must first secure a supervisor. Carefully consider the subject of your research project and start to develop a research proposal to provide to potential academic supervisors. Your initial proposal will likely evolve, however, it is important to clearly explain your ideas about your research, show why your research is noteworthy and how it aligns with your proposed supervisor’s own research.

Check out these guidelines on how to  write a research proposal for a strong PhD application .

You can search for supervisors’ contact details via their academic profile, or you can search for supervisors and projects  by discipline, keywords, and research themes. Our faculty and research centre websites are also good places to start.

To support your enquiry, send an email describing your academic background and research experience, the topic you'd like to research and how your research project aligns with the work of your proposed supervisor. You must include your resume/CV, academic transcripts for all degrees and your initial research proposal. Please check your HDR course page on Sydney Courses for specific faculty requirements.

3. Applying for scholarships to support your research degree

We have one of the largest research scholarship  schemes in Australia. Scholarships can be a big help in funding your research or helping you with living costs while you do your research. Some scholarships are specific to a research project or discipline, and many are assessed on academic merit and research potential. Search for a scholarship .

When you submit your course application, you can elect to be automatically considered for the Research Training Program stipend. The stipend is competitively awarded and is based on academic merit and research potential.

For domestic students, you do not pay tuition fees as this is covered by the government Research Training Program fee offset. For international students, tuition fees are applicable. If you are an international student and are awarded RTP, this will cover your tuition fees and provide a stipend. Please note: there are limited places available in the Research Training Program for international students, and these are highly competitive.

Please refer to your course page on Sydney Courses for information about the fees you will need to pay, and also read our general information on fees and financial support .

Depending on your research project, many PhD students also work part-time to fund their study, similar to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.

4. Submit official application online with required documentation

Postgraduate research degree applications are open all year round, with most research intakes starting in Research Period 2 (March) and Research Period 3 (July). However, to be considered for the RTP stipend you will need to submit your application by these dates . You can still submit your course application past the RTP deadline but you will not receive a stipend outcome until the next round of RTP rankings.

Please check your course page on Sydney Courses for the research periods your faculty offers. We recommend applying as early as possible prior to your intended start date, and you will also need to discuss your start date with your supervisor.

International students are recommended to factor in the Department of Home Affairs visa processing times when considering a likely start date for their HDR course.

Documentation to include in your application form

When you have secured a supervisor, you will discuss and refine the project together. Once your research proposal is finalised, gather all the essential documents that you will need to submit with your application:

• Final research proposal. In conjunction with your supervisor, you’ll finalise your research proposal of up to 2000 words, covering the objectives and significance of your research. Refer to our  Research Proposal Guidelines .
• Official academic transcripts in the original language and English translation.
• Proof of English language proficiency if English is not your first language.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
• Evidence that a primary supervisor has agreed to supervise you. This could be a copy of the email correspondence showing the staff member’s agreement to supervise you. Sydney College of the Arts doesn’t require evidence of supervision, however, you must submit a portfolio with your application. The Sydney Conservatorium of Music may require you to attend an interview.
• Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page), an Australian birth certificate or an Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
• you’ll have sufficient time available to carry out the research under the supervision of the University and complete the course within the maximum period allowed for a part-time PhD enrolment
• a declaration from your employer (if relevant) confirming that you will be permitted to take the time required to effectively pursue your studies.
• Two referee reports (pdf, 113.7KB)
• Any other documents, such as a portfolio of work or audition, specified in the course listing for your degree.

International students  

If you are an international student, you will also need:

• To apply for your student visa, after you have received an offer of admission or an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) for an HDR course at the University.
• To pay a non-refundable  application processing fee . This fee is waived if you’re a sponsored student, or if you are granted an exemption by a University staff member during an office interview or recruitment event.
• If you would like to apply through an authorised University of Sydney agent, we have partnered with a range of  authorised agents who can apply to the University and make arrangements on your behalf.

Further information

Our frequently asked questions provide further information on our HDR courses and the application process.

You will need to pass  health and security checks  if your research involves fieldwork in the New South Wales hospital and education systems. The  course page  details explain what admission criteria you need to satisfy to get into the course. 

You may also need to apply for approval from the Animal Ethics and/or Human Research Ethics Committee .

Additional course requirements

*Please also refer to your faculty for additional admission requirements, or variations in the application process, which may apply.

How to write a research proposal

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Applying for a PhD

Formulate your research idea.

To study for a PhD you need to be able to make an original contribution to the understanding of a problem, the advancement of knowledge or the generation of new ideas. You need to have a sound knowledge of the area in which you propose to study and be able to demonstrate that your research can be sustained for three to four years.

Contact a potential supervisor

Complete the Postgraduate Research Enquiry Form and LJMU academics with experience in your field will contact you to discuss your proposal in more detail. If you want to talk to us about this, get in touch with The Doctoral Academy: 

Tel: +44 (0) 151 904 6375  Email:   [email protected]

Draft your research proposal

Research proposals should be no more than 2,500 words and should outline your:

• area of research
• core questions
• methodologies 

Your research proposal should include:

• the title of your PhD (this can be revised at a later date)
• a summary of  what you want to examine  
• a  brief overview  of your general area of study, summarising current knowledge and recent debates on the topic (you should demonstrate your familiarity with the field and your ability to communicate clearly and concisely) 
• the  central aims and questions  that will guide your research (prioritise one or two main questions, from which secondary questions may follow)
• how you intend to answer your research questions
• your  main research techniques  (interviews, case studies, modelling, etc) and data collection procedures
• an explanation of  why your research is important  and what makes it original
• a bibliography  identifying the most relevant and recent works for your subject area

Make your application

Using the research application form you will need to provide:

• details of your qualifications
• details of your work experience
• details of academic referees 
• a personal statement
• your research proposal

For information on funding, please refer to our  financing your study pages . You can search for current PhD opportunities here and contact The Doctoral Academy:

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• UCAS code: A101
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• Length: 4 years
• Apply by: 29 January 2024
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• Starts: 5 August 2024
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Bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) is a bachelor’s degee awarded for an undergraduate programme in medicine and surgery.

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Course overview

Study medicine at Liverpool and prepare to deliver outstanding patient care, in both current and future healthcare systems. Learn how to apply a compassionate, evidence-based and patient-centred approach to your clinical practice as a doctor. The main medicine programme is our A100 ( five-year) programme but graduates with home-status may consider their eligibility to apply to our A101 (four-year) programme which is re-opening in August 2024 and is currently open to applications via UCAS.

Introduction

Your interest and skill in medical scholarship will be actively developed with us, underpinned by a vision to harness expertise from far and wide. You’ll learn the necessary knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to safely and ethically practice medicine.

Our students benefit from GP-led small group teaching sessions, access to some of the best specialist clinical units in the UK, and enhanced learning opportunities through our state-of-the-art facilities.

We ensure our graduates are able to meet the core requirements set out by the General Medical Council, and become lifelong learners committed to their own professional development.

Programme in detail

The curriculum is delivered under a spiral model, under which concepts are introduced at an appropriate level, and revisited with increasing levels of complexity as the course progresses.

The curriculum is organised and delivered through a number of supra-themes, which fall into specifically defined themes.

In year one, the Graduate Entry programme has its own bespoke timetable, with the cohort working together through the accelerated medicine programme. The Graduate entry cohort will study together for workshops, seminars and practical skills (e.g. clinical skills and anatomy) sessions, but occasionally join the larger A100 cohort for opportunities such as Leadership and management and lab-based research activities. All teaching in year one takes place on the University of Liverpool campus. At the end of the academic year, you’ll experience your first clinical placements in the NHS.

In years two to four, you’ll join the same timetable as the students registered on the A100 programme to undertake clinical placements. Local NHS Trusts, GP practices, hospices, specialist services and community services deliver the placement components of the programme. Each hospital placement takes place at one, or more, of the North West hospital sites. During the course of their studies, students will be expected to rotate through the different clinical providers for variable lengths of time, dependent upon placement block requirements and length. This block rotational model has been designed to allow improved student ability in managing transitions and working across different clinical environments to help prepare them for junior medical postgraduate training.

What you'll learn

• How to deliver outstanding patient care
• The knowledge, skills and values essential for a confident medical career in a 21st-century healthcare environment
• A core foundation in basic and clinical science
• An understanding of the human body that will underpin your future skills
• An understanding of how illness and disease presents in different settings
• How chronic disease is managed within the community using a team approach

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Year one recognises that the Graduate Entry programme is an “accelerated” programme, and therefore has been designed to cover the core knowledge base, skills and understanding students will need for a career in medicine.

Starting in August, the first year focuses on basic and clinical sciences, taught using an integrated ‘Systems’ approach. Each System Block includes physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and anatomy, genetics and cell and molecular biology. The emphasis of year one teaching is on the structure and function of the human body under ‘normal’ conditions, as well as what happens in ‘abnormality’ and illness-related change.

Students will have a mid year summative assessment in the form of a written paper, to ensure they are on track with the content.

Teaching is delivered through a mix of recorded lectures, face to face practical and small group sessions and clinical skills sessions (where students will learn how to examine the components of the systems studied, as well as take part in simulation exercises). Communication for Clinical Practice sessions in small groups with simulated patients prepare students for the clinical placements. Students in year one also take part in a unique leadership development course, which is run in collaboration with 208 Field Hospital.

Years two and three have an increasing focus on the application of skills learnt in the first year into clinical practice, across a range of core and increasingly complex clinical presentations and encounters.

In year two students gain exposure to the key principles of medicine and surgery, with the focus on understanding core clinical concepts.

Students spend a series of four-week blocks on clinical placement, where each placement block is preceded by an ‘Academic‘ week. This week incorporates approximately 1.5 days of lectures delivered to the whole cohort, and then rotation-specific teaching, e.g. pre-placement sessions, Community Clinical Teaching (Primary Care), clinical skills preparation, simulation sessions and time for student-led Research and Scholarship projects. This ‘Just in time’ approach to teaching, which encourages students to revisit and develop knowledge and skills just before they are needed, prepares students to learn to recognise health problems, develop the skills needed to diagnose illness and disease, and manage patients.

Students rotate through a variety of integrated hospital and community-based settings in order to complete placements. Students are expected to participate fully in clinical care in these settings, both through timetabled activities and additional opportunities (in agreement with supervising clinical staff). All of these placements provide opportunities (and expectations) to work with clinical teams and care for patients in a variety of healthcare settings.

In year three, the combination of academic weeks and placement blocks is again used to provide students with more specialist and challenging placement experiences, including a focus on mental health, specialist placements in neurology, paediatrics and obstetrics and gynaecology and a nationally recognised placement of excellence in palliative care.

At the end of year three students are also required to undertake a four-week elective. Many students choose to study abroad during this period.

The final year is spent gaining intensive clinical experience in hospitals and the community to support students to transition successfully beyond undergraduate training and begin work as a doctor.

Students experience Emergency and Acute Medicine and Surgery, and GP placements during this year, and have a ward shadowing experience block that allows them to consolidate complex clinical skills and professional attributes required of them for their Foundation Year post. Students are also required to undertake a research project such as an audit or Quality Improvement Project, a community based project or a specialist placement of their own choosing.

Placement experiences are supported by academic “Preparation for Practice” weeks, support for the required national examinations and a full week of interprofessional simulation, ensuring students are able to demonstrate the skills need to deliver complex, acute care within a multi-professional team.

How you'll learn

The School uses an integrated teaching model. The learning of medical sciences is enhanced by the clinical context of a systems-based approach. The development of understanding of clinical practice is supported by a ‘just in time’ model of academic weeks that relate to each clinical placement and case-based teaching within each placement. Specialist clinical centres from across the region provide students with a wide range of exceptional placement experiences during which students complete structured learning activities as well as taking advantage of near patient learning opportunities.

The School is at the forefront of technology enhanced learning, utilising mobile learning, virtual reality, simulation and a personalised e-portfolio to provide our students with the best possible experience and prepare them for the technological developments that will shape their future careers in healthcare.

We take the development of clinical leaders seriously and use a programme of experiential learning opportunities to develop students’ leadership and followership skills in a range of situational contexts.

The remainder of the course is delivered using a mix of interactive and didactic lecturing; case based learning, small group teaching, clinical skills and simulation workshops, Human Anatomy Resource Centre (HARC) sessions, communication skills practicals and a staged programme of research skills development.

The breadth of learning and teaching activities used within the Medical School ensures students have the underpinning knowledge and skills to become the safe clinical practitioners of tomorrow.

How you're assessed

Both formative and summative assessment take place within the programme. There is an emphasis on assessment for learning through the use of subject specific tests such as quizzes, anatomy spotters and formative Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).

Summative assessment takes place at the end of each year and includes written papers and practical exams in the form of OSCES and LOCAS.

We use technology to facilitate online marking and annotated feedback of written assignments, deliver formative online tests for students at the end of each teaching block and collate and deliver OSCE data, providing students with more useful feedback as a result.

A bespoke electronic portfolio, integrated throughout the curriculum provides students with a personalised learning space where they can collect evidence and develop their skills through reflective activities. The e-portfolio charts the student learning journey over the course of the programme.

Liverpool Hallmarks

We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.

Learn more about our Liverpool hallmarks.

Our curriculum

The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes :

• Digital fluency
• Global citizenship

Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks :

• Research-connected teaching
• Active learning
• Authentic assessment

All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.

Course options

Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.

Global opportunities

Choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.

Language study

Combine this course, take language modules or short courses.

Intercalation available

Earn an additional undergraduate or master’s degree on a year-long intercalated course.

Global Opportunities

University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.

What's available on this course?

Year in China

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.

• Learn Chinese
• Study in a bustling world heritage city
• Improve employment prospects
• Study Chinese culture
• 30 minutes from Shanghai
• Learn new skills

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Year abroad

Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.

• Choose from up-to 26 countries
• Experience another way of life
• Inspire your future career or studies
• Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
• More likely to earn higher salary
• More likely to be employed after graduating

Where can I spend a year abroad on this course?

• South Korea

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Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.

• Spend a summer abroad in addition to your degree programme
• Study abroad without adding an extra year
• Choose any summer between your first and final year of study
• Get the chance to study subjects outside your discipline

Where can I spend a summer abroad on this course?

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Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:

• A dedicated languages degree
• A language as a joint or major/ minor degree
• Language modules (selected degrees)
• Language classes alongside your studies

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Earn an additional undergraduate or master's degree by adding a year of intercalated study. Once you've completed your intercalation year - usually following your third year - you'll finish the rest of your programme.

• Pursue in-depth study in a subject that interests you
• Complete an additional degree in only one year
• Available to students from any UK university
• Pay the standard full-time fee for one academic year.

Learn more about intercalation

Your experience

The School of Medicine is one of the largest providers of medical education in the country. Students have access to facilities such as the unrivalled Human Anatomy Resource Centre and Clinical Skills Resource Centre, as well as our Virtual Learning Environment. We also offer access to a comprehensive placement network with nationally recognised centres of excellence.

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Supporting your learning.

From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:

• Careers and employability support , including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
• A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
• Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
• Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team . They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.

What students say...

It always said in the brochure that there would be early clinical contact, but I never really expected how much. It really is great to be on the ward - and that’s how you learn. The Medical School is very good and very supportive. It’s definitely set me up well for my future career, and I’m looking forward to getting into the job. Tom Marks , MBChB Medicine and Surgery

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Careers and employability

Our programmes are for individuals who wish to become qualified medical practitioners. A diverse range of careers are open to you as a medical graduate, varying from medical science, perhaps laboratory-based research, through public health and the development of health care strategies to clinical practice in the hospital and community.

99% of medical students find their main activity after graduation meaningful.

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Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about paying for your studies. .

Additional costs

We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This includes the cost of a stethoscope, travel to placements, and any additional sets of scrubs.

Find out more about the additional study costs that may apply to this course.

Additional study costs

The School provides some equipment free of charge, but students should expect to cover the following costs.

Lab coat: Each student will be given a lab coat for use in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre free of charge. There is a £15 charge for any replacement lab coats.

Stethoscope: Students will need to purchase a stethoscope (approximately £90 plus).

Scrubs: Five sets of scrubs are issued per student during the programme. They are issued as follows: one set in year one and the further four sets in year two. If students require an additional set then they are required to purchase this themselves at a cost of £29.95.

Travel to placements: Placement travel costs will vary from student to student. Some students in receipt of a bursary from the NHS may be eligible to claim placement travel related expenses from the NHS. For students who are not in receipt of any other funding/reimbursement for placement travel, the School of Medicine is able to provide a contribution towards placement travel costs. This contribution is capped, and the cap is established each year based on the funding available. As a guide, in academic year 2022-23, contributions were made on the basis of calculated public transport costs. The average total travel costs for primary and secondary care placements for one year of the programme was calculated as approximately £775. The average contribution towards these costs provided by the School for 2022-23 was approximately £595.

For academic year 2024/25, placement travel contributions will be based on actual expenditure.

Electives: Elective costs will vary from student to student and could include; travel costs to the placement, agency costs to find the placement, accommodation and living costs, and public liability insurance costs.

Find out more about additional study costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to provide tuition fee discounts and help with living expenses while at university.

Check out our Liverpool Bursary , worth up to £2,000 per year for eligible UK students. Or for international students, our Undergraduate Global Advancement Scholarship offers a tuition fee discount of up to £5,000 for eligible international students starting an undergraduate degree from September 2024.

Check out our Undergraduate Global Advancement Scholarship . This offers a tuition fee discount of up to £5,000 for eligible international students starting an undergraduate degree from September 2024. There’s also the Liverpool Bursary which is worth up to £2,000 per year for eligible UK students.

Discover our full range of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries

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The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.

Please note that individuals applying to our Medicine programmes must consult our full guidelines .

Please note: G raduate applicants applying to the A101 programme (apart from dentists applying to the OMFS route)  are currently required to have taken GAMSAT .

Applicants must consult our A101 Guidelines and A101 Departmental Supplement to the Admissions Policy and are usually expected to submit an Applicant on-line form which is made available on our website in September annually. Places on the programme are currently reserved for students confirmed with home status. Details at www.liverpool.ac.uk/medicine/study-with-us/undergraduate/admissions-information

Compliance with GMC Guidance: Achieving Good Medical Practice

In the interests of public safety, and your own best interests, information pertinent to your educational achievements and to your fitness to practise may be shared by Liverpool Medical School with training providers, employers and regulatory organisations. In the event of termination of studies, student details are shared with regulatory bodies and other medical schools via the MSC Excluded Students Database. Any offer for the medical programme will be conditional on applicants having disclosed any previous fitness to practise findings against them.

English language requirements

You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country .

We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications .

You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country.

We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications.

International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.

You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country

About our entry requirements

Our entry requirements may change from time to time both according to national application trends and the availability of places at Liverpool for particular courses. We review our requirements before the start of the new UCAS cycle each year and publish any changes on our website so that applicants are aware of our typical entry requirements before they submit their application.

Recent changes to government policy which determine the number of students individual institutions may admit under the student number control also have a bearing on our entry requirements and acceptance levels, as this policy may result in us having fewer places than in previous years.

We believe in treating applicants as individuals, and in making offers that are appropriate to their personal circumstances and background. For this reason, we consider a range of factors in addition to predicted grades, widening participation factors amongst other evidence provided. Therefore the offer any individual applicant receives may differ slightly from the typical offer quoted in the prospectus and on the website.

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• Applications from mature students are welcome.

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• 08 April 2024

How we landed job interviews for professorships straight out of our PhD programmes

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• Qimin Liu 1

Violeta Rodriguez is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Qimin Liu is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Boston University in Massachusetts.

By staying organized in their job hunt, both authors received several job offers. Credit: Getty

We met during the last year of our PhD training, after securing placements at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Department of Psychiatry for our predoctoral internships — the final step of our clinical doctoral programmes. V. R. came from the University of Georgia in Athens and was pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology, and Q. L. came from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and was working towards a PhD in clinical science and quantitative methods. It was amid the academic rigour and personal stress of the last year of our programmes that we became friends. We bonded over being immigrants and not speaking English as our first language while navigating the complexities of academia. We both wanted to forgo postdoctoral training and instead immediately become junior professors. Now, we’re assistant professors: V. R. is at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Q. L. is at Boston University in Massachusetts.

The odds we faced in the academic job market had seemed insurmountable, particularly to immigrants, and we had been cautioned by mentors and even junior faculty members about the challenge ahead. But we succeeded: we received a combined total of 27 in-person interviews, leading to 15 tenure-track assistant-professor offers across departments of psychology, paediatrics or psychiatry, schools of education and academic medical centres. (You can check out our hints for nailing job interviews in our other article .)

How to move labs

Despite the positive outcome, the process was stressful, fast and unpredictable. Our friendship became a sanctuary: amid the daunting job market and our own self-doubt, we understood and encouraged each other. We want to offer what our friendship provided us — understanding, support and encouragement — to researchers hoping to stay in academia after earning a PhD, so we are sharing our reflections and insights.

We must first make clear: no amount of job-search tips and tricks can substitute for good science and a strong publication record. To gauge our readiness, we looked up the CV of the most recent hire in each department that we applied to. We also made sure we had backup offers of postdoctoral positions. While navigating this process, we learnt that institutions were interested in candidates who planned to pursue external funding.

Qimin Liu is now an assistant professor. Credit: Qimin Liu

We had both obtained federal and private funding before — making us more competitive. We urge aspiring professors to prioritize their research contributions, external fellowship and grant applications and academic achievements above all.

To readers who’ve successfully navigated this process, many of our reflections and insights could seem obvious. However, this kind of advice can be the hardest to follow during a fast-moving job hunt, with several moving pieces involved and new considerations and job offers or advertisements emerging unexpectedly. Treat this as a checklist before beginning to fill out job applications.

Tips and tricks

Start your search early. Allow ample time to prepare for the job hunt; research potential options, such as jobs in academic medical centres, standard department positions or tenure-track jobs in related fields; and submit applications. Plan to reply to job ads long before the first deadline. Starting early gives you time to collect and incorporate feedback from mentors and colleagues.

Training: Free course on peer review

Prepare your networks. The academic job market can be unpredictable, with opportunities emerging unexpectedly. It is important to think about who can write letters for you — sometimes at short notice. Most of our applications required three letters of recommendation from all applicants. Others requested letters from only shortlisted candidates.

Plan ahead. The final drafts of materials took, on average, one to two months in total to prepare and polish. The initial drafts took about 8 hours, and the research statement required a total of 16 hours. (The research statement summarizes your research programme, the work you’ve done so far and what you plan to pursue in future. It can also highlight why a particular institution is well-suited to support your work.) Preparing drafted statements in advance made it easier to adapt them to different positions later — tweaking materials for specific positions took 30–60 minutes per application.

Research potential job opportunities. Don’t just rely on word-of-mouth or googling specific positions to find things you’re interested in applying to. Use online job boards (such as HigherEdJobs or Nature Careers ), and tap into your professional network by sending e-mails or LinkedIn messages to your mentors and colleagues, letting them know you’re on the job market. Scour social media and department websites to find available positions. We both posted on X (formerly Twitter) that we were job hunting, and several people reached out with opportunities.

Develop job application ‘templates’. Create a set of well-crafted templates for your application materials, such as cover letters and statements, on which you can easily fill in your name, relevant details and where you’ve previously worked. Having adaptable documents allowed us to respond quickly to new postings.

Tailor your application materials. Templates can take you only so far. Take the time to customize your application materials, including your CV, cover letter (each of ours was one page long) and research statement, to highlight your relevant skills, experiences and research contributions. Tailoring your materials to each position demonstrates genuine interest and increases your chances of standing out to hiring committees. Generic applications are easy for hiring managers to reject. Mentioning centres or institutes that align with your research; available resources, such as early-career programmes, that you want to take advantage of; and the names of people whom you are interested in working with can help to personalize your application materials.

Stay organized. Maintain a well-organized system to track application deadlines, requirements and submission statuses. Be ready to remind your letter writers to submit their recommendations. Keep a calendar or spreadsheet to ensure that all required materials are submitted on time and to track when to follow up. An example spreadsheet is provided below.

Practise for interviews and job talks. Run mock interviews with your peers or mentors. Practise answering common interview questions and develop concise, compelling responses that highlight your expertise, teaching abilities and fit. Treat these seriously — you’re likely to be nervous in the real interview, so try to recreate that while rehearsing, perhaps by inviting a relatively unknown colleague or professor to join the practice runs. V. R. recorded her job talk on Zoom and sent it to others for feedback.

Practising your job talk — a presentation of your academic research that is often a spoken version of your research statement — until you know it backwards and forwards will prepare you for the unexpected. In addition, rehearsing how you plan to respond to different questions, and practising saying that you want people to hold their questions until the end, can be helpful.

Prepare a start-up budget to get your lab running. Many academic positions include a start-up fund for incoming faculty members. It is typically used for summer salary and staffing or research costs. You might be asked for an estimated budget before, during or after the interview stage — so you should have one ready in advance. When preparing your budget, keep in mind the spending norms at the institution and for your discipline. Ask for more than you think you need, because this amount will often be reduced during negotiations.

As we look back on our job-hunting experiences, we are reminded of how much we grew in this process, in ways that are not related to just our jobs — and this growth continued in our interviews .

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