Radiobiology and Radiotherapy

Undertake research that offers the opportunity to make significant impact on strategies to detect and treat cancer on our Radiobiology and Radiotherapy research degree. You’ll explore the application of molecular and/or computational approaches to the study of cancer mechanisms and personalised treatment strategies that impact upon medicine and ultimately patient outcomes. TheInstitute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB)was established to integrate cutting-edge and clinical research across theFaculty of Health and Life Sciences. Programmes of work across ISMIB are varied and are led by world experts in their fields. Radiotherapy is one of the cornerstones of cancer treatment and a key focus for research in theDepartment of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine. We aim to develop a greater understanding of the interaction between biological materials with radiation (radiobiology), improve the delivery of radiation for therapeutic purposes, and enhance methods for accurate detection of response to radiation therapy. We have a wealth of clinical expertise and research, which ensures that scientific research is always supervised by leading clinical teams, performed with insights relevant to patients, and informed by an awareness of detailed clinical issues. Aspects of research where the focus of your PhD could align with the research interests and expertise of our academic staff include: The broad range of fundamental research interests within the Department provides for world class research in cancer biology with translational links supported by world class clinical research into several major types of cancer. We’re proud to be:

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