Overview

About the programme

Research and postgraduate study in the area of Drug Design, Development and Delivery at The University of Manchester can focus on the design of novel therapeutic drugs and new delivery approaches.

Programme Structure

Multidisciplinary research areas include the following.

Molecular modeling and medicinal chemistry-based design, synthesis, evaluation and delivery of novel anti-microbial, anti-malarial, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory compounds;
Design of new formulations to improve drug stability (stroke treatment), development of lipid-based nanocarriers and new excipients to improve drug delivery (tuberculosis treatment) and penetration of anti-amyloid drugs across the blood-brain barrier;
Modification of the behaviour of large bioactive molecules (eg peptides, proteins and plasmids) and analysis of delivery by image correlation spectroscopy;
We also study the ability of targeted liposomes to selectively deliver agents to the placenta and are using an in silico approach to optimise placental homing peptide function;
Design and synthesis of novel graphene-based drug delivery systems;

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Biochemistry 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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90

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Other requirements

General 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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

UK (per annum): Standard £4,786, Low £11,000, Medium £17,500, High £23,000
International (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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