Overview
The excellence of Cardiff University 's pharmaceutical sciences and health related research and teaching is recognised internationally. We rank joint first as a School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the UK for our research and teaching excellence according the most recent Research Excellence Framework.
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences research spans the continuum from basic to applied, translational science and clinical practice. It encompasses the discovery, development and usage of medicines and therapeutics across a spectrum of diseases including cancer, infection, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and neurodegenerative disorders.
Our research includes all aspects of the study of drugs, including:
- the discovery of new potential drug entities using synthetic chemistry
- formulation of drugs to achieve targeted responses
- pharmacological studies of mechanisms of drug action
- medicines management to pharmaceutical practice and education.
Career Prospects
Our aim is to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, academia or in primary/secondary care.
Dependent on your chosen field, our PhD programme will prepare you for a career as a leading academic scholar, to excel as a researcher or practitioner, or to pursue a career as a senior healthcare policy decision maker.
Close collaboration between school and industry is a major reason why many of our higher graduates enjoy successful careers within the pharmaceutical industry.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Discipline areas available:
- Drug Delivery and Microbiology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology and Physiology
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
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Applications can be made at any time, but in addition there will be specific calls, which have associated instructions and deadlines.
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Disciplines
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should possess a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree, master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
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International
24450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24450 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Cardiff
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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