Program Overview
Psychology (Science) PhD / MPhil
The Psychology (Science) PhD / MPhil is a research-based program that allows students to conduct world-leading, translational research in various areas of psychology.
Introduction
The University of Liverpool is one of the leading psychology departments in the country, committed to excellence in scholarship, teaching, and nurturing students to their full potential.
Research Topics
Relevant research topics include:
- Substance use, misuse, and dependence
- Forensic, investigative, and conflict psychology
- Informing and evaluating public health policies to improve dietary health and reduce obesity
- Cognitive and clinical neuroscience
- The development of language in childhood
- Transforming the UK food system for health, sustainability, and equity
- Pain research
- Improving emergency responses
- Multi-agency information sharing and co-ordination Students are also welcome to suggest their own PhD topic.
How to Apply
To apply for the program, students should:
- Identify potential supervisors by exploring the staff lists for the Institute of Population Health.
- Prepare 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
Tuition Fees
- UK fees: Ł5,238 (full-time) or Ł2,619 (part-time) per year
- International fees: Ł32,200 (full-time) or Ł16,100 (part-time) per year Fees are subject to change and may be adjusted for inflation.
Additional Costs
Students should budget for additional costs, including buying a laptop, books, or stationery.
Funding Your PhD
UK nationals or those with settled status in the UK may be eligible for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan worth up to Ł30,301. Alternative sources of funding include funded research opportunities, financial support from UK research councils, charities, and trusts.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The university offers various scholarships and bursaries, including:
- Duncan Norman Research Scholarship: full payment of PhD fees and a cash bursary of Ł23,000 per year
- John Lennon Memorial Scholarship: financial support worth up to Ł12,000 per year for up to three years of full-time postgraduate research
Facilities and Resources
The Institute of Population Health is situated in several buildings across the university campus and provides dedicated research facilities, including:
- Eye tracking
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Bar lab
- Appetite research unit
- Facilities for collecting and analyzing biological samples
- Access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies
Careers and Employability
The university provides career support, including:
- Prosper: a career development program designed specifically for postdocs
- The Academy's PGR Development Hub: development opportunities and a bespoke development plan
- Expert careers advice from the Career Studio
Meet Our PhD Researchers
The university's postgraduate researchers are shaping their future and advancing knowledge with each discovery.
Entry Requirements
To apply for the program, students should normally hold:
- A UK honors degree or overseas equivalent at 2:1 or above in a relevant subject
- A UK master's degree or overseas equivalent 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 courses are available for students who do not meet the English language requirements.