Global Health

Global Health research aims to achieve improved health and equity for all people worldwide. It often requires cross-national and inter-sectoral collaboration to address complex health challenges. By pursuing a research degree in Global Health, you’ll engage in research that promotes health equity and develops solutions to improve health outcomes around the world. The University of Liverpool’sInstitute of Infection, Veterinary, and Ecological Sciences (IVES)brings together leading medical, veterinary and basic science researchers from across theFaculty 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. TheLiverpool Centre for Global Health Research(LCGHR) has been a beacon of global health excellence for over 25 years. Today LCGHR has two primary functions – facilitating global research and nurturing future leaders through theLiverpool Clinical PhD Programme. 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. Suitable topics for this research degree include:

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5 TOEFL iBT: If you took a TOEFL test on or before 20 January 2026, you’ll need 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17 and speaking 19. If you took a TOEFL test from 21 January 2026 onwards, when a new scoring system was introduced, you’ll need 4.5 overall, with 4 or above in all components. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted. Pearson PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no component below 59 Your most recent IELTS score: Pre-sessional English course length 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5: 6 weeks 5.5 overall, with no more than one component at 5.0: 10 weeks 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.0: 12 weeks 5.0 overall, with no component below 5.0: 20 weeks 5.0 overall, with no component below 4.5: 30 weeks 4.5 overall, with no more than one component at 4.0: 40 weeks

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

International students: Full-time place, per year - £32,200; Part-time: £16,100

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

International: Full-time place, per year - £32,200; Part-time: £16,100

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• Liverpool, United Kingdom