Program Overview
Overview
The Biostatistics PhD/MPhil/MD program at the University of Liverpool offers students the opportunity to undertake research in cutting-edge statistical methods and their application in various health-related fields. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of statistical genetics, pharmacogenetics, joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data, multivariate data analysis, and other related topics.
Introduction
The Department of Health Data Science at the University of Liverpool has a strong track record of research in statistical genetics, pharmacogenetics, and other areas. The department is committed to excellence in methodological and applied research, providing an ideal environment for postgraduate researchers to develop new methodological skills and apply them to important health challenges.
Research Topics
The program welcomes proposals from potential students with their own topic ideas. The department has expertise in supervising projects across a range of statistical topics, including:
- Clinical trials
- Survival data analysis
- Multivariate and multilevel data analysis
- Bayesian modeling
- Methods for evaluating biomarkers
- Statistical pharmacogenetics
- Joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics personalized dosing algorithms
- Prediction modeling
- Causal inference
- Quality of life data analysis
How to Apply
To apply for the program, students should:
- Identify potential supervisors and contact them before beginning the application process.
- Prepare the necessary application documents, including:
- A research proposal
- University transcripts and degree certificates
- Passport details (for international applicants)
- English language certificates (for international applicants)
- A personal statement
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- Contact details for two proposed supervisors
- Names and contact details of two referees
- Apply online and receive an email acknowledgment once the application is submitted.
Fees and Funding
The tuition fees for the program are:
- UK fees: ｣5,238 (full-time) or ｣2,619 (part-time) per year
- International fees: ｣32,200 (full-time) or ｣16,100 (part-time) per year The university offers various funding opportunities, including:
- Postgraduate Doctoral Loan worth up to ｣30,301
- Funded research opportunities
- Financial support from UK research councils, charities, and trusts
- Scholarships and bursaries, such as the Duncan Norman Research Scholarship and the John Lennon Memorial Scholarship
Facilities and Resources
The Institute of Population Health is located in several buildings across the university campus and provides students with access to dedicated research facilities, meeting and social spaces, and other resources.
Careers and Employability
The program provides students with career support from day one to graduation and beyond. The university offers various development opportunities, including:
- Prosper, a career development and support program designed specifically for postdocs
- The Academy's PGR Development Hub, which provides a range of development opportunities and resources
- Expert careers advice from the campus Career Studio
Meet Our PhD Researchers
The program's PhD researchers are shaping their future and the future of the world, advancing knowledge with each discovery.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold:
- A UK 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject
- A master's degree in a relevant subject English language requirements:
- IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 100 overall, with minimum scores of listening 21, writing 21, reading 21, and speaking 23
- Pearson PTE Academic: 69 overall, with no component below 61
Pre-Sessional English
International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete a Pre-Sessional English course to achieve the required level. The length of the course depends on the applicant's current level of English language ability.