PhD Pharmacy, pharmacology and biomedical sciences postgraduate research degrees
Course overview
The PhD Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate Research Degrees at the University of Portsmouth focus on understanding bodily functions in health and the mechanisms behind diseases, including the genetic and molecular aspects of physical and mental disorders. Key areas of exploration involve the molecular, cellular, physiological, and behavioural processes during health and disease, identification of disease biomarkers, and the development of new drugs in collaboration with industry partners.
Major research occurs at the Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare (ILSH), with notable projects including microporous materials for environmental and drug delivery, sperm freezing techniques to minimise animal use in research, and enhancements in endoscopy methods for better patient outcomes.
The impact of these studies received high recognition in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), particularly in Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Postgraduate students benefit from joining a collaborative community, contributing to the pursuit of innovative treatments and promoting the translation of research into practical health solutions.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- A PhD or MPhil requires an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, as well as a master's degree in an appropriate field.
- Comparable professional experience and qualifications may be considered.
- All applicants are subject to an interview.
English Language Requirements:
- Candidates whose first or primary language is not English typically require an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no component score below 6.0.
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Chevening Scholarship
GREAT Scholarships
The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.
Up to £10,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sport Scholarships
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate Research Degrees from the University of Portsmouth can take future roles such as:
- Pharmacoeconomist and health outcomes researcher
- Clinical informatics specialist
- Medication safety and pharmacovigilance specialist
- Telehealth and digital health product developer
- Biomedical AI engineer
- Data scientist for biomedical research
Cost of study
The cost of the PhD Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Biomedical Sciences Postgraduate Research Degrees in the University of Portsmouth for international students is £19,200 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
Your application for this course can be done through the university's online application portal. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the programme requirements.
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