Overview

To this purposes the Pharmacological Sciences programme at University of Padua is organized in two parallel curricula:

Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics

Students will choose a research project as proposed by members of the teaching staff involved in the School and they will be supervised by an experienced tutor, with the possibility to add an external tutor.

The PhD Course in Pharmacological Sciences at University of Padova offers interdisciplinary seminars, and additional training in presentation seminars and workshops ithus preparing doctoral candidates for work in international and multidisciplinary environments.

Outcome

At the end of three years, students are required to present the PhD thesis describing their experimental work, which will be assessed by a commission of experts.

The final dissertation will confer the title of Research Doctor, or Doctor Europaeus if special conditions are met (thesis written in English, research work in another European country for a minimum of 3 months and dissertation at international examination panel).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Literacy in Pharmacological Sciences

Bio-Statistics

Advanced Pharmacology

Communicating Science Effectively

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Anyone in possession of the following, regardless of nationality, may apply to take part in the selection process:

diploma di laurea (pre-reform regime);

laurea specialistica/magistrale (post-reform regime);

Second-level academic qualifications awarded by AFAM (Higher Education in Art and Music) institutions.

Tuition Fee

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International

2900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2900 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2900 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Padua

750 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.