PhD in Applied Health Research PhD/MPhil/MD

At University of Liverpool, tuition is £32,200 full-time / £16,100 part-time per year (International).

Overview

Our Applied Health Research PhD provides applicants with a unique opportunity to apply rigorous methods in real-world settings which have a positive impact on health and healthcare outcomes.

Introduction

The Institute of Population Health has expertise across many disciplines such as statistics, qualitative analysis, implementation science, pedagogy, and psychology. The Applied Health Research PhD allows candidates to use methods from these fields to address questions important to patients, health professionals, and policy makers.

Research Topics

We welcome proposals for research topics from PhD candidates across a wide range of applied health research fields. Examples include:

• Core outcome sets – development and uptake
• Development of complex interventions, feasibility and acceptability
• Recruitment and retention in clinical trials
• Diagnostic assessment development and validation
• Healthcare education and teaching packages.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.