Overview

The Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration programme from University of Liverpool integrates expertise in cell biology, structural biology, signalling and the use of model organisms to investigate neuronal development, ageing, neurodegeneration and addiction. Research is undertaken within the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology.

Key Features

The experimental approaches involve biochemical, behavioural, electrophysiological, molecular, structural and imaging techniques applied to mammalian cell systems and also to model organisms such as Caenorhabdities elegans and Drosophila melanogaster. We complement these studies with work at the level of the individual protein and also by studying conserved mechanisms in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Research Interests

Neuronal cell and synaptic biology
Mechanisms underlying the exocytotic release of neurotransmitters
Formation of neuronal cytoskeleton and neuronal networks during development
Structural basis for target protein recognition by neuronal calcium-binding proteins, including how neuronal calcium signals are translated into physiological responses by calcium sensor proteins
Role of heat-shock and other neuronal chaperone proteins in protection from damaging challenge (e.g. alcohol or nicotine exposure) and from neurodegeneration (such as Alzheimer’s disease).

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Programme Structure

Research themes:

Neuronal cell and synaptic biology

Mechanisms underlying the exocytotic release of neurotransmitters

Formation of neuronal cytoskeleton and neuronal networks during development

State-of art imaging and optogenetic techniques in primary neurons

Structural basis for target protein recognition by neuronal calcium-binding proteins, including how neuronal calcium signals are translated into physiological responses by calcium sensor proteins

Role of heat-shock and other neuronal chaperone proteins in protection from damaging challenge (e.g. alcohol or nicotine exposure) and from neurodegeneration (such as Alzheimer’s disease)

How neurodegeneration can be prevented by genetic or chemical factors
Development of fundamental model systems that can be used for initial stages of drug discovery for neuronal disorders (including epilepsy).

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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88

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61

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6.5

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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.
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University transcripts
Degree certificates
English language certificates (International applicants only)
A personal statement
Two signed references on letterheaded paper (these should be academic references if you have been in full-time education in the last three years)
A research proposal (may be tested for plagiarism, collusion and other irregularities)

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Tuition Fees

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31250 GBP / year

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5006 GBP / year

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Part-time:

National: £2,503
EU/International: £15,650

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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