Plant Biochemistry

Key highlights

• Research focuses on improving photosynthesis efficiency and climate adaptation
• Combines plant genetics and breeding to study plant biology and ecology
• Study organisms range from algae to barley and Brassica crops
• Strong emphasis on tackling global food security challenges
• Integrates multi-omics, structural biology, synthetic biology and artificial intelligence
• Access to shared research facilities across the faculty

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Chevening Scholarships

• E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies

  The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.

  Up to £5,000

• Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary

  The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.

  Up to £5,000

• Hodgson Law Scholarship

• Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates

  If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.

  Up to £7,000

• Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships

  Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.

  Up to £1,000

• Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries

  Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.

• MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships

  Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

  Up to £5,000

• Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship

  50% tuition fee discounts are available.

  Up to 50% of fees

• Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies

  The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.

• MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM

  Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.

  Up to £12,500

• Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies

  Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.

  Up to £4,000

• Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations

  The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.

  Up to £5,000

• Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy

  Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

  Up to £5,000

• Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education

  Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

  Up to £5,000

• Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies

  Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

  Up to £5,000

• Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History

  Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

  Up to £5,000

• Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation

  Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

  Up to £5,000

• University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes

• University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship

  £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

  Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

• Plant scientist
• Postdoctoral research associate
• Crop breeding scientist
• Plant geneticist
• University lecturer
• Agricultural research scientist

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.