Program Overview
The University of Liverpool's Gastroenterology PhD/MPhil/MD program offers a research-focused degree exploring the physiology and pathogenesis of gastrointestinal diseases. It combines laboratory and clinical research opportunities, emphasizing translational research to bridge medical research and clinical practice. The program also provides access to world-class facilities and expertise, including the Shared Research Facilities and the Gastroenterology Research Unit.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Gastroenterology PhD/MPhil/MD program at the University of Liverpool offers a research-focused degree in the field of gastroenterology. The program focuses on the physiology of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the pathogenesis of GI diseases in both humans and animals. It provides opportunities for laboratory and clinical research.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Investigate the biology of GI disease in humans and animals.
Description:
The program is based in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, which has a long history of research in human physiology. The program utilizes both laboratory and clinical research facilities, including the Henry Wellcome Laboratory of Molecular & Cellular Gastroenterology and the Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospital. The program emphasizes "translational" research, which aims to bridge the gap between basic medical research and clinical practice. This involves a wide range of experimental techniques, from mechanistic studies involving cell lines to patient studies and clinical trials.
Teaching:
- PhD students can take taught modules, either formally with exams and a record of completion or less formally.
- Modules are available in areas like bioinformatics, statistics, and defined areas of biology.
- The PGR Development Hub offers further development opportunities.
Other:
- The program's research interests include:
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Gastric physiology and response to NSAIDs
- Gut microbiota, enteric infection, and bacteraemia
- Volatile Organic Compounds in GI disease
- Development and imaging of 3-D 'mini-gut' models.
- The program offers access to world-class facilities and expertise through the Shared Research Facilities.
- The Gastroenterology Research Unit is a key research group within the program.
MPhil / PhD / MD Duration UK students International Students Full time 2-4 years £4,786 Faculty of Health and Life Sciences £29,750 (Band A)^ Faculty of Science and Engineering £29,750 (Band A)^ or £23,400 (Band B) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences £23,400 (Band B) Part time 4-6 years £2,393 Faculty of Health and Life Sciences £14,900 (Band A)^ Faculty of Science and Engineering £14,900 (Band A)^ or £11,700 (Band B) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences £11,700 (Band B) The fees stated in the table above exclude potential research support fees also known as ‘bench fees’. You will be notified of any fee which may apply in your offer letter.
- Please note that if you are undertaking a PhD within the Faculty of Science and Engineering the fee you pay, Band A or Band B, will reflect the nature of your research project. Some research projects incur a higher fee than others e.g. if you are required to undertake laboratory work. You will be informed of the fee for your programme in your offer letter. ^ Self-funded, full-time international students studying a PhD programme classified as Band A will receive a £2,000 reduction in their fees for the first year only.
