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Program Overview
Overview
Child health research crucially centres on the physical, mental, and social well-being of children. Understanding and addressing health issues in early life can lead to better health outcomes, reduce disease burden, and improve the quality of life for future generations.
Introduction
Our PhD in Child Health provides a comprehensive examination of the factors influencing child development, health, and well-being. The programme is structured to promote independent research, with expert supervision and access to a wealth of resources, including clinical and community settings. Students receive specialised training in research methodologies, statistical analysis, and ethical considerations in child research.
Research Topics
Potential research areas include:
- Childhood and adolescent diseases
- Nutrition
- Mental health
- Public health interventions
Research Culture
We have connections to multiple nationally and internationally renowned research centres, including:
- The Centre for Women's Health Research
- Children's Health Research Team
- Harris Research Centre
- Experimental Arthritis Treatment Centre for Children (EATC4Children)
How to Apply
To apply for the PhD in Child Health, follow these steps:
- Identify Potential Supervisors: It's useful to contact potential supervisors before you begin your application. Explore our staff list for the Department of Women's and Children's Health.
- Prepare Your Application Documents: You may need the following documents to complete your online application:
- A research proposal (this should cover the research you'd like to undertake)
- University transcripts and degree certificates to date
- Passport details (international applicants only)
- English language certificates (international applicants only)
- A personal statement
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- Contact details for two proposed supervisors
- Names and contact details of two referees
- Apply: Finally, register and apply online.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- UK Fees:
- Full-time place, per year: £5,238
- Part-time place, per year: £2,619
- International Fees:
- Full-time place, per year: £32,200
- Part-time place, per year: £16,100
Additional Costs
We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.
Funding Your PhD
If you're a UK national, or have settled status in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan worth up to £30,301 to help with course fees and living costs.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition fees and living expenses, including:
- Duncan Norman Research Scholarship: Full payment of your PhD fees and a cash bursary of £23,000 per year
- John Lennon Memorial Scholarship: Financial support worth up to £12,000 per year for up to three years of full-time postgraduate research
Facilities and Resources
The Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences is primarily situated on the northern side of the University campus, including the William Henry Duncan and Sherrington Buildings, as well as sites such as Leahurst, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool Women's Hospital, St Paul's Eye Unit, and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Researchers benefit from access to world-class equipment and facilities via the Liverpool Shared Research Facilities.
Careers and Employability
Career Support
Once you graduate after completing your PhD, you'll gain free access to Prosper to help you unlock your potential and kickstart your postdoctoral research career. Prosper provides structured career development and support, designed specifically for postdocs, in close collaboration with employer partners and principal investigators.
Enhance Your Skills
As a postgraduate researcher at the University of Liverpool, you have access to an exciting portfolio of development opportunities, designed to support your ongoing success and help you realise your ambitions. These development opportunities, available through The Academy's PGR Development Hub, are suitable for all subject specialisms.
Meet Our PhD Researchers
Our postgraduate researchers are shaping their future, and the future of the world we live in, advancing knowledge with each discovery.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to have:
- A minimum UK 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject
- A master's degree in a relevant subject
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, including:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17, and speaking 19
- Pearson PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no component below 59
Pre-sessional English
If you don't meet our English language requirements, we can use your most recent IELTS score, or the equivalent score in selected other English language tests, to determine the length of Pre-sessional English course you require.