PhD/MPhil Drug Design, Development & Delivery at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle real-world challenges in drug design, development and delivery and help to bring medicine advancements to the world. Research innovative approaches in medicinal chemistry, drug formulation, delivery systems and pharmacokinetics, using Manchester’s pharmaceutical science expertise and lab facilities. Join interdisciplinary research groups in the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry within the North West Centre for Advanced Drug Delivery and the Centre for Applied Pharmacokinetic Research , focusing on medicinal chemistry and therapeutic innovation.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Duration: 3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhil | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD/MPhil Drug Design, Development and Delivery programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Drug Design, Development and Delivery. Research and postgraduate study in the area of drug design, development and deliverycan focus on the design of novel therapeutic drugs and new delivery approaches.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification. English language: IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Low fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 27,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Standard fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhil

Apply through the official page: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/projects-programmes-degrees/projects/?&keyword=drug

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