Veterinary Epidemiology PhD / MPhil

Program Overview

The University of Liverpool's Veterinary Epidemiology PhD/MPhil program, offered by the Institute of Infection and Global Health, provides a comprehensive understanding of epidemiological principles and their application to veterinary medicine. Focusing on both infectious and non-infectious diseases in animals, including zoonotic diseases, the program explores topics such as disease transmission, prevention, and improving animal welfare. Open to international applicants and offered both full-time and part-time, the program's research emphasizes zoonotic pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, and the impact of human behavior, environment, and climate on animal health.

Program Outline

It is offered by the Institute of Infection and Global Health, which brings together leading medical, veterinary, and basic science researchers from across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. It covers a range of infectious and non-infectious diseases of animals, including zoonotic diseases.

Other:

• The program is offered both full-time and part-time.
• The program is open to international applicants.
• The program's research focuses on a range of issues, including:
• The epidemiology of zoonotic pathogens
• The spread of antimicrobial resistance
• Understanding human behavior as a driver of disease transmission
• Disease prevention and improving health and welfare in farmed and companion animals
• The influence of the environment and climate on the transmission of disease
• The program is part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

The fees below reflect one year of study during the 2024/25 academic year MPhil / PhD 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.