Ocular Oncology Phd

University of Liverpool

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2 yearsFaculty of Health and Life Sciences £29,750 Band A. Self-funded, full-time international students studying a PhD programme classified as Band A will receive a £2,000 reduction in their fees for the first year only. This is a fixed fee Please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Course duration

1/31/2026

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US$38420

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Overview Professor Sarah Coupland is a Lead of the Liverpool Ocular Oncology Research Group (LOORG), Professor Sarah Coupland is a Consultant Histopathologist and the George Holt Chair of Pathology, University of Liverpool. She is also the Director of the North West Cancer Research Centre-University of Liverpool. The group focuses clinical on molecular genetics of cancers with particular interests in uveal melanoma; conjunctival melanoma; intraocular and ocular adnexal lymphomas. Research themes ITEM: CR-UK funded multicentre single arm phase II study of imatinib in good performance status patients with c-kit positive metastatic uveal melanoma. Associated biosamples collected for translational purposes include; blood samples, formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks of the metastatic lesions and matched primary tumours (where available). SUAVE: CR-UK funded multicentre randomised phase II study of sunitinib in good performance status patients with metastatic uveal melanoma. Associated biosamples collected for translational purposes include; blood samples, formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue blocks of the metastatic lesions and matched primary tumours (where available). Our research themes include: Uveal melanoma Conjunctival melanoma Intraocular and ocular adnexal lymphomas CNS lymphoma.

For international students

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. IELTS Academic requirement - SELT and non-SELT: Overall 6.5 no band below 5.5. TOEFL iBT requirement: Minimum 88 overall with L 17 W 17 R 17 and S 19.

2 yearsFaculty of Health and Life Sciences £29,750 Band A. Self-funded, full-time international students studying a PhD programme classified as Band A will receive a £2,000 reduction in their fees for the first year only. This is a fixed fee Please check with institutionPrice shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institutionPrice shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution - Full time

Fee

£29,750.00 (US$ 38,420) per year

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

About

A founding member of the esteemed Russell Group, the University of Liverpool has plenty to shout about. Currently placed 36th in the Complete University Guide UK 2019 the university is consistently ranked within the top 200 universities worldwide (THE 2018/19, QS 2018/19, ARWU 2018).
The university is first in the Russell Group for graduate employability, with 94% of all Liverpool graduates in professional employment or further study within six months of graduation. Graduates also received the second highest salaries, in comparison to other universities in the Northwest region, five years after graduating (LEO 2017).
The university is always looking for ways to improve its campus, and has recently invested GBP 800 million into its campus and academic facilities. There are plenty of on-campus amenities to make use of, ranging from a fitness centre to a nightclub, and libraries which are open 24/7 during term time.
The Student Union was voted the best in the country at the NUS Awards in 2016. There are more than 250 sports clubs and societies for students to enjoy where they can try new things and make friends.
Liverpool is an inexpensive city to live in and it was the 2018 winner of WhatUni’s? students’ choice award for ‘best city life’ The birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool has a vibrant cultural scene, countless shops and bars, clubs, music venues and dining options for all to enjoy outside of studying.
The university’s international community is large with more than 8,000 students travelling from over 130 countries to study there every year. International students are also encouraged to take up the numerous overseas study opportunities available in countries including China, Australia, Canada, USA and Europe.

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