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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full Time
Full time: 2-4 years. Applications are open all year round.
2 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full time
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2 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
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4 years
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Overview
We've highly active, internationally renowned research groups and, in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (2008), 80% of our research activity was rated as of international standard.
There are several outstanding research themes within Psychiatry. In General and Adult Psychiatry where Professor Christoph Lauber was appointed in late 2007, “social inclusion and exclusion of people with severe mental illness” best describes the research addressed. The research’s mission statement is “People with severe mental illness: From clinical questions to research evidence and back again”. This includes the following topics: supported employment in people with psychosis and common mental disorders, user and carer involvement in mental health care, stigma of people with mental illness, mental health services research and intervention studies. The aims of the new research group are:
To make a significant contribution to a better understanding and treatment of people with mental illness who have complex needs,
To significantly contribute to mental health services research, and
To be a leading centre in translational research in mental health.
In child and adolescent psychiatry, Professor Gowers is undertaking a Department of Health funded multi-centre trial on cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa. He leads an international collaboration to develop and field test the Health of the Nation outcome scales for children and adolescents.
A good (2:1 or first class or equivalent) degree in a relevant subject is normally required. Potential students should be aware that for certain projects criminal record checks may be necessary. Projects will always be subject to appropriate ethical approval and in some cases collaborating NHS Trusts may require health checks before permitting access to patients.MD students should be registered medical practitioners.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£27,800 per year
Students from EU
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences £27,800 (Band A). 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. The fee mentioned above is for 2023/2024 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2024/2025 entry.
£27,800 per year
Students from International
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences £27,800 (Band A). 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. The fee mentioned above is for 2023/2024 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2024/2025 entry.
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