Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Apply all year round.
Language
English. TOEFL iBT: 100.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics
Overview
The Department of Biostatistics at University of Liverpool 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.
Features
- 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.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Evidence synthesis
- Clinical trials
- Development of core outcome sets
- Recruitment and retention of participants
- Meta-analysis
- Health informatics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for postgraduate research study at Liverpool are normally expected to hold a UK first degree with a First Class or Upper Second Class degree classification, or a Second Class degree plus a Master’s degree.
- Equivalent international qualifications are also accepted, and their equivalence will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided by the National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (NARIC) as well as internal guidance based on our experience of a qualification’s suitability as a preparation for our programmes.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 60,603 AUD / year (≈ 32,200 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,858 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Liverpool, United Kingdom: 1,046-1,948 AUD / month. Living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
- University of Liverpool - CONACYT (Grant, various benefits)
- University of Liverpool - Fulbright Scholarships (Grant, 22500 GBP)
- University of Liverpool - FUNED Awards (Grant, various benefits)
- Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship for China (Grant, 5000 GBP, Deadline 31 Oct 2026)
