PhD Pharmacy at University of Kent

Programme overview

Doctoral research at the Medway School of Pharmacy, a collaboration between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich, accredited by the GPhC and HCPC. Students have access to the School's clinical skills labs and facilities at Kent's Medway and Canterbury campuses and Greenwich.

Department: Medway School of Pharmacy | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Medway) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research supported by the Researcher Development Programme and the School's research culture.

Career pathways

Doctoral graduates go on to university academic departments, research institutes and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or 2.1 honours degree in an appropriate subject and a taught Master's. Applicants with non-standard qualifications but significant experience should contact the School's Director of Graduate Studies. English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Indicative full-time UK postgraduate research fee for 2026/27 given as a guide only; the 2027/28 rate had not yet been set. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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