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  • Qualification

    DM/MD - Doctor of Medicine

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Undertake research that has real-world benefits with our Mental Health research degree. You’ll explore clinically relevant topics in collaboration with academics, clinicians and experts by experience.IntroductionThe Institute of Population Health conducts internationally acclaimed research into many aspects of psychology and human behaviour. Our research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of health services, the social origins of health and social inequalities in healthcare, and mental health and well-being, including the evaluation of a wide range of psychosocial interventions and therapies.Postgraduate researchers in mental health are based within the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, whose goal is to enhance mental health and wellbeing support, as well as primary healthcare provision. Academics within the department engage in scholarly activity to develop theories, models and interventions for primary healthcare and to promote mental health and wellbeing.Research and teaching activities are designed to enhance excellence in primary, community, mental health and social care at a local and global level. Our underlying principles include inclusion and diversity, multi-disciplinarity and co-production, and we adhere to robust governance and standards of professional and research ethics.Research topicsWe particularly welcome enquiries from prospective postgraduate researchers interested in:Global mental healthChildren and familiesBig data – Combined Intelligence for Population Health Action (CIPHA) and System-PPrimary care and community mental healthOlder adultsClinical psychology (including forensics, pain, dementia, and physical health)Suicide and self-harmDementia and ageing.Other areas of research within the department include:Chronic conditions and polymorbidityVisual impairment in acquired brain injury.Research cultureOur research is supported by colleagues working in health and social care, experts by experience and members of the public. We have a long and successful history of research links with NHS services and are extremely well placed to help develop your clinical research expertise across a range of settings in mental and physical health care.

Tuition fees

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£ 32,200per year

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University information

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University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    22nd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 86 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    124 61%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    51st

    21
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.43 86%

    4th

    12

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