Program Overview

Overview

The University of Liverpool offers research opportunities in a range of veterinary and allied subject areas through its Institute of Infection, Veterinary, and Ecological Sciences (IVES). These areas include veterinary infectious diseases, veterinary pathology, veterinary clinical sciences, and epidemiology, as well as one health. The opportunities are open to all appropriately qualified candidates and are not restricted to veterinarians.

Introduction

The IVES brings together leading medical, veterinary, and basic science researchers from across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The School of Veterinary Sciences offers world-leading research opportunities linked to its working farms and state-of-the-art referral hospitals on the Leahurst Campus and the new veterinary practice located on the main campus in Liverpool. There are opportunities to collaborate with Chester Zoo or engage with global initiatives through partnerships with the Liverpool-Malawi Wellcome Trust facility in Malawi and the International Livestock Research Institute in Kenya.

Research Topics

The research spans a diverse range of areas, including:

• Animal health and welfare
• Infectious and non-infectious animal diseases
• Zoonotic disease surveillance and control
• Human-animal health interactions
• Veterinary pathology and forensics

Potential research topics include:

• Animal health and welfare
• Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
• Food Sustainability
• Disease surveillance
• Human and animal interactions
• Climate change and animal disease

How to Apply

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Identify potential supervisors: It's useful to contact potential supervisors before beginning the application. Explore the staff lists for the Institute of Infection, Veterinary, and Ecological Sciences for details of potential supervisors.
2. Prepare application documents: You may need the following documents to complete your online application:

• A research proposal
• 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

3. Apply: Register and apply online. You'll receive an email acknowledgment once you've submitted your application.

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 Fees stated are for 2026/27 and may be subject to change for academic year 2027/28.

Additional Costs

There are additional study costs that may apply to this degree, as well as general student living costs.

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. There are also funded research opportunities and financial support from UK research councils, charities, and trusts.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries, including:

• Duncan Norman Research Scholarship: Full payment of 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
• Sport Liverpool Performance Programme: Tailored training support to enhance sporting performance

Facilities and Resources

The Institute of Infection, Veterinary, and Ecological Sciences supports modern, well-equipped research laboratories on the University's main Liverpool campus. Researchers benefit from access to world-class equipment and facilities via the Liverpool Shared Research Facilities.

Careers and Employability

The university provides career support from day one to graduation and beyond, including:

• Prosper: Structured career development and support designed specifically for postdocs
• PGR Development Hub: Development opportunities to support ongoing success and help realize ambitions
• Career Studio: Tailored guidance and support to find and apply for full-time and part-time roles, placements, internships, and graduate schemes

Meet Our PhD Researchers

The university's postgraduate researchers are shaping their future and the future of the world, advancing knowledge with each discovery.

Entry Requirements

To apply, you'll normally be expected to hold:

• A UK honours 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

You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you're from a majority English speaking country. The university accepts a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications.

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