PhD Pharmacy at Swansea University

Programme overview

PhD in Pharmacy at Swansea University Medical School, available full-time over 3 years or part-time over 6 years. The programme reflects pharmacists' growing role in delivering enhanced and new clinical services across healthcare settings.

Faculty: Swansea University Medical School | Department: Medical School | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: October 2026 or January, April or July 2027 (part-time: October 2026) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Practice-focused research led by a supervisory team with nominated supervisors, with programme seminars and workshops, access to Wales' purpose-built medical research facility and collaboration with industry and business partners.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil: 2:1 undergraduate degree (or non-UK equivalent). PhD: 2:1 undergraduate degree and a master's degree; UK first-class honours graduates without a master's are considered individually. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or recognised equivalent. Admissions decisions may also take account of the standard of the research proposal or synopsis, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience. Non-UK/EU applicants must obtain ATAS clearance for this programme. One academic reference is required before the application goes to the faculty research admissions tutor.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,600 a year (2026/27). PhD full-time tuition, year 1; start Oct 2026 to Jul 2027 Source

Intake: October 2026 or January, April or July 2027 (part-time: October 2026)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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