Overview

Virology is the study of the viral agents responsible for causing disease in humans or animals. This includes the study of underlying mechanisms of virulence, virus epidemiology and immune responses to viruses.

Key Features

Research in Virology is based in new laboratories in the Ronald Ross Building and ic2 Building on the main University city centre campus. Our research encompasses studies of the pathogenicity, diagnostics, identification, epidemiology and immune responses to a range of viral pathogens including: flaviviruses such as Japanese encephalitis virus and Zika virus; Ebola virus; Chikungunya virus; HIV; respiratory syncytial virus; cytomegalovirus and other herpesviruses. Techniques used include: diagnostic identification methods, flow cytometry, ELISA, epidemiology, transcriptomic and genomic technologies, proteomics and infection models.
The aims of the Virology programme from University of Liverpool are to investigate the transmission routes and behaviour of pathogens during infections and use this knowledge to design better therapeutic strategies or vaccines in order to improve the health of humans.

Research Interests

We particularly welcome research proposals that match those of our researchers, including:

Emerging and Zoonotic infections – Prof Julian Hiscox, Prof Tom Solomon, Prof Lisa Ng, Dr Lance Turtle, Dr Geogios Pollakis
Gastrointestinal infections – Prof Nigel Cunliffe, Prof Miren Iturizza-Gomara
Respiratory infections – Prof Julian Hiscox , Prof James Stewart, Dr Qibo Zhang
Neurological infections – Prof Tom Solomon, Dr Mike Griffiths
Developing novel tools for studying HIV-1 vaccine efficacy and viral reservoir sized. (Prof Bill Paxton, Dr Georgios Pollakis

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Programme Structure

Research themes:

Emerging and Zoonotic infections – Zika virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, Chikungunya virus, Ebola virus
Gastrointestinal infections – Rotavirus, Noravirus
Respiratory infections – Influenza virus, Respiratory syncytial virus
Blood borne viruses – Human Immunodeficiency virus, Hepatitis C virus
Neurological infections – Herpes Simplex virus, Japanese encephalitis virus

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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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

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Epidemiology View 29 other Masters in Epidemiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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61

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6.5

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General requirements

Students will normally have a minimum of a 2:1 class honours degree in a relevant biological science subject, or an equivalent medical, veterinary or dental qualification. Applicants are selected on the basis of their curriculum vitae, qualifications and referees’ reports, together with their perceived ability to complete the programme successfully and on the value of the training offered to their subsequent career plans.
School or college transcripts/certificates
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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Non-residents

31247 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time:

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

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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