Overview

This Pharmaceutical Discovery, Development and Use programme offered by King's College London is delivered between the Institute of Pharmaceutical (IPS) Science at King’s College London and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FCP) at the University of São Paulo. The programme leads to a joint qualification awarded by both institutions and provides research training across the full spectrum of pharmaceutical sciences.

Key Facts

Research spans the medicines development pipeline, from the identification of drug targets and new chemical entities through formulation, drug development, manufacturing, clinical trials, and the use of medicines by patients. The programme combines expertise from both institutions, providing exposure to pharmaceutical research as well as industrial processes involved in supplying medicines to the market.

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Pharmacological Studies
Chemical Studies
Novel Drug Targets
New Chemical Entities
Formulation
Drug Development
Clinical Trials
Use of Medicines by Patients
Industrial Processes for Medicines Manufacture
Medicines Development Pipeline

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-11 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Pharmacy Pharmacology View 19 other PhDs in Pharmacology in United Kingdom

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent) in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, pharmacy/pharmacology, applied biology (e.g. biotechnology, biomedical science, nutrition, psychology), chemistry or computational science/bioinformatics, although further graduate study or appropriate work experience may also be taken into account.

A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also offer a Masters degree with Merit or above.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34700 GBP / year

≈ 34700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8000 GBP / year

≈ 8000 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

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