
Child Health
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Child health research crucially centres on the physical, mental, and social well-being of children. Understanding and addressing health issues in early life can lead to better health outcomes, reduce disease burden, and improve the quality of life for future generations. Our PhD in Child Health provides a comprehensive examination of the factors influencing child development, health, and well-being.
The programme is structured to promote independent research, with expert supervision and access to a wealth of resources, including clinical and community settings. Students receive specialised training in research methodologies, statistical analysis, and ethical considerations in child research. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration enhance the research experience, while workshops on communication skills and grant writing prepare students for successful careers.
By engaging with healthcare professionals and policymakers, the programme ensures research relevance and real impact on child health outcomes. Potential research areas include childhood and adolescent diseases, nutrition, mental health, and public health interventions. We have connections to multiple nationally and internationally renowned research centres, includingThe Centre for Women’s Health Research,Children’s Health Research Team, Harris Research Centre, andExperimental Arthritis Treatment Centre for Children (EATC4Children).
Key highlights
- Independent research with expert supervision in clinical and community settings
- Specialised training in research methods, statistics and research ethics
- Workshops on communication skills and grant writing
- Engagement with healthcare professionals and policymakers for real-world impact
- Research areas include childhood disease, nutrition, mental health and public health
- Links to research centres including EATC4Children and Harris Research Centre
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
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 £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson 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 £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool 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 £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel 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 £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships 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 £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University 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
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- University lecturer in child health
- Clinical research scientist
- Public health researcher
- Health policy adviser
- Epidemiologist
Cost of study
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
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.
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