Global Health Research is focused on achieving improved health and equity for all people worldwide, and often requires cross-national and inter-sectoral collaboration.

Why study with us?

£80.6 million
IVES has the largest research income at the University Liverpool.
4* research
in the latest Research Excellence Framework for 2021 UoA6.
Success
2 NIHCR funded research centres, 2 Wellcome Trust investigators, the Microbiome Innovation Centre, and the NERC Natural Environment Omics Facility.

Overview

The University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection, Veterinary, and Ecological Sciences (IVES) was established to bring together leading medical, veterinary and basic science researchers from across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. It undertakes world-leading research in infection and global health, studying infectious diseases of humans and animals in nearly all parts of the world, with particular focus on the UK and sub-Saharan Africa.

Our global health research focuses on reducing the burden from infectious disease and antimicrobial resistance; improving the health and welfare of animals; and understanding and mitigating the impacts of environmental change on health. To facilitate this work, we have excellent research facilities in the Liverpool and Leahurst campuses, research bases in Kenya and Malawi, and strategic partnerships in India, China and many other countries.

Research themes

Infectious disease and antimicrobial resistance in people and animals;
Improving animal health and welfare;
The impacts of environmental change

Study options and fees

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.

Entry requirements

Students will normally have a minimum of a 2:1 class honours degree in a relevant biological science subject, or an equivalent medical, veterinary or dental qualification. Applicants are selected on the basis of their curriculum vitae, qualifications and referees’ reports, together with their perceived ability to complete the programme successfully and on the value of the training offered to their subsequent career plans.

English language requirements

IELTS Academic requirement - SELT and non-SELT	Overall 6.5 no band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT requirement	Minimum 88 overall with L 17 W 17 R 17 and S 19
C1 Advanced CAE requirement	Overall 176 with no less than 162 in any paper
PTE Academic requirement	61 with minimum scores of 59 in each component
Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE II)	ISE II with an overall pass with merit in components
Cambridge IGCSE as a First Language	Grade C
Cambridge IGCSE as a Second Language	Grade B
Cambridge English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Proficiency)	Overall 176 with 162 in components
Cambridge English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Advanced)	Overall 176 with 162 in components
Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Advanced)	Overall 176 with 162 in components