PhD/MPhil Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle real-world challenges in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences and shape the future of medicine and patient care. Conduct research into drug discovery, formulation, delivery, and pharmaceutical technology aimed at improving therapeutic outcomes. Join research in the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry and collaborate with groups such as Centre for Applied Pharmacokinetic Research , North West Centre for Advanced Drug Delivery , Centre for Pharmacy Workforce Studies and Centre for Pharmcoepidemiology and Drug Safety , enhancing drug formulation and patient outcomes.

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 Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Our areas of research within pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences include: development of novel nucleic acid-based diagnostics and therapeutics; modelling and simulation of pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions and pharmacodynamics in healthy virtual populations; modelling and simulation of pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions and pharmacodynamics in patient populations; analysis of inter-individual variability in drug metabolizing enzyme activity; optimal design of early phase clinical trials with new...

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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=pharmacy

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