PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Brighton has a long history of in-depth, collaborative research with international impact. Returns from the Research Excellence Frameworks (REF) have highlighted the excellence of our research across allied health sciences and pharmacy, acknowledging the world-leading environment for research we provide in these areas. As a student for a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences in the UK in Brighton you can focus on dedicated projects that embrace pharmaceutical research for medicinal provision and drug delivery.

Faculty: Brighton Doctoral College | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

At the University of Brighton, UK, we welcome approaches for research degree PhD study across the broad scope of pharmaceutical sciences, through which we promote applied and impactful research into how medicines work, how they cause harm, and how they can be used more safely and effectively. Our staff base includes committee members of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences and we are co-founders of SIMER, the Sussex Institute for Medical Education and Research.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (part-time £2,619 a year); bench fees/consumables may be charged in some subject areas. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,980 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (international including EU); £15,500 for international students registered in the School of Humanities and Social Science or the School of Business and Law. Source

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?

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