Highlights
Tuition fee
41304 GBP / year
10878 GBP / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
41304 GBP / year
10878 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Campus location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Pharmacology programme from the University of Cambridge, students undertake a period of supervised research and are expected to submit a thesis for examination within their fourth year at the latest. Students also attend relevant lectures and seminars and participate in skills development activities.

Overview

The  Pharmacology programme from the University of Cambridge students are provisionally registered for the first year of study. Progression beyond the first year requires performance at a sufficient level to satisfy the Departmental Postgraduate Education Committee that the student is likely to complete the PhD within the expected time.

Key facts:

The course introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main aims are:

  • to give students with relevant experience the opportunity to carry out focussed research in the discipline under  supervision; and
  • to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

  • Thesis / Dissertation
  • Other
  • Progression beyond the first year requires performance at a sufficient level to satisfy the Departmental Postgraduate Education Committee that the student is likely to complete the PhD within the expected time.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months
    • Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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100
IELTS
7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Two academic references 
  • Transcript 
  • CV/resume
  • Evidence of competence in English 
  • If required - you can check using our tool
  • Statement of Interest 
  • Research Proposal 

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    41304 GBP / year
    ≈ 41304 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    10878 GBP / year
    ≈ 10878 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom
846 - 1465 GBP / month

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 Pharmacology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
NI-WA Graduate Scholarships in Japanese Studies
Merit-based

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University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
60000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Trinity External Research Studentship
Merit-based

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University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10390 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10390 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
01 Jul 2027
Wright Rogers Law Scholarships

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University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
42500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships

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University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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