Overview

Medway School of Pharmacy is one of the few regional schools of pharmacy in the UK, a collaboration between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich.

The Medway School of Pharmacy houses strong and vibrant research groups that span a range of pharmacy-related areas. Staff have a wealth of research experience, and UK and international links with both industry and academic institutions.

Careers

Graduates who obtain their Pharmacy (Pharmacology and Physiology) PhD from Kent or Greenwich are highly sought after by prospective employers, both within the UK and overseas.

Destinations for doctoral graduates include university academic departments, research institutes and leading pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies.

Programme Structure

Research themes include:

synthesis and biological evaluation of potential anti-cancer agents
structure-based drug design
pharmaceutical technology
novel drug delivery systems
infectious diseases and allergy
neuroscience
renal and cardiovascular physiology
pharmacology
public health
medicines optimisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-13 00:00:00

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More details

No fixed deadline for applications for research students, but we recommend to apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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OTE

118

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gillingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Pharmacy Pharmacology Physiology View 19 other PhDs in Pharmacology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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OTE

118

Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements:

A first or 2.1 honours degree in an appropriate subject and a taught Master’s. Potential applicants with non-standard qualifications but significant experience should contact the School’s Director of Graduate Studies.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

23500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5006 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5006 GBP per year during 36 months.

UK part-time fee: £2503 per year

International and EU part-time fee: £11750 per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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