Program Overview
The Department of Biostatistics at this university excels in research involving statistical genetics, clinical trials, and data analysis in healthcare. Its esteemed faculty and students collaborate on groundbreaking research that addresses critical health challenges. With expertise in applied health research and a focus on personalized medicine and public health, the program provides an exceptional environment for students seeking to advance their skills in biostatistical methods.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Department of Biostatistics is one of the largest departments of Biostatistics in the UK, undertaking high-impact research in statistical genetics, pharmacogenetics, joint modelling of longitudinal and time-to-event data, multivariate data analysis, stereology, multi-source evidence synthesis and clinical trials. The department has a sustained track record of research funded by the MRC, Wellcome Trust, Horizon 2020 and NIHR, and is committed to excellence in methodological and applied research. This provides an ideal environment for esteemed students to develop new methodological skills and applications to important health challenges in stratified medicine, infections, regenerative medicine and public health. Staff and students are undertaking research involving groundbreaking basic science and life-changing therapies. The department provides an umbrella for cross-disciplinary units and initiatives, including the Clinical Trials Research Centre and the Medical Research Council North West Hub for Trials Methodology Research.
Other:
The Department of Biostatistics has expertise in methodological research and a track record of national and international collaboration in high quality research across a broad range of applied health research interests. We have expertise in methodological research and a track record of national and international collaboration in high quality research across a broad range of applied health research interests:
- Evidence synthesis
- Clinical trials
- Development of core outcome sets
- Recruitment and retention of participants
- Meta-analysis
- Health informatics
- Pharmacogenetics and statistical genetics
- Applied health research. Our research interests include:
- Clinical trials
- Survival data analysis
- Multivariate and multilevel data analysis
- Methods for evaluating biomarkers
- Statistical pharmacogenetic
- Joint modelling of longitudinal and time-to-event data
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics personalised dosing algorithms
- Statistical performance monitoring
- Quality of life data analysis. Research themesOur research themes include:
- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
- Analysis of laboratory-based data
- Statistical shape and image analysis
- Stereological methods. FacilitiesThe research infrastructure of the Institute of Translational Medicine is designed to give researchers access to world class facilities in the best possible environment. They provide powerful, productive collaborations between experts within the University and organisations worldwide.
- Biomedical Imaging
- Centre for Antimicrobial Pharmacodynamics
- Centre for Drug Safety Science
- Health Data Science Network
- Centre for Preclinical Imaging
- Clinical Trials Research Centre
- Harris-Wellbeing Preterm Birth Research Centre
- Liverpool Bio-Innovation Hub (LBIH) Biobank
- Liverpool Cancer Trials Unit
- MRC North West Hub for Trials Methodology Research
- North West Cancer Research Centre – University of Liverpool
- Pancreas Biomedical Research Unit. Research groups
- Survival analysis
- Joint modelling of longitudinal and survival data
- Clinical trials methodology
- Statistical pharmacogenetics
- Multivariate data analysis
- Meta-analysis
- Quality of life data analysis
- Stereology
- Performance monitoring.
The fees below reflect one year of study during the 2024/25 academic year 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.
