PhD Toxicology and Pharmacology at Swansea University

Programme overview

The PhD in Toxicology and Pharmacology is a research degree at Singleton Park Campus in the Medical School, supervised by a team with a primary and secondary supervisors. Students work with Wales' purpose-built medical research facility and with NHS and industry partners.

Faculty: Medical School | Department: Toxicology and Pharmacology | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Intake: October (also January, April and July for full-time) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Programme seminars and workshops, practice-focused learning and a supervised research project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master's degree; applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) without a master's are considered individually. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or a recognised equivalent. Non-UK applicants require ATAS clearance. One reference is required. Admissions decisions may also consider the research synopsis or proposal, interview performance, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

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). Full-time PhD tuition, year 1, October 2026 to July 2027 start. Later years rise by 3%. Source

Intake: October (also January, April and July for full-time)

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

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