Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

During this three-year research programme (which does not include a one-year master’s degree), students undertake a period of supervised research and are expected to submit a thesis for examination within their fourth year at the latest. Students also attend relevant lectures and seminars and participate in skills development activities. The course introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge.

Faculty: School of the Biological Sciences | Department: Department of Pharmacology | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis / Dissertation Assessment is by a written thesis of not more than 60,000 words (excluding tables, footnotes, bibliography, and appendices), and by an oral examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. An honours degree in Pharmacology or a related subject including Cellular or Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0). International applicants needing a visa require ATAS clearance after an offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 42,546 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/blphpdphc/apply

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