PhD Toxicology and Pharmacology
Course overview
The PhD in Toxicology and Pharmacology at Swansea University is a research course that looks at how chemicals and drugs affect living things and how the body responds. Students do their own research with help from a supervisor and a support team. They go to seminars and workshops and use the university’s specialist laboratories and facilities.
Assessment is primarily the submission of a doctoral thesis, which is your contribution to the field. After completing your thesis, you go further to defend the research, which is part of your assessment. Your progress is checked regularly through meetings with supervisors and formal reviews.
Entry requirements
To apply, you will need to prepare a research proposal, submit your academic transcripts and references, and may likely engage in an interview with potential supervisors.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants are expected to hold a Bachelor’s degree (typically at least a 2:1) or equivalent, often with a relevant subject such as pharmacology, toxicology, biochemistry, or a related field.
- Equivalent international qualifications are accepted—contact the university for specifics.
English Proficiency:
- For international applicants where English is not their first language, you will be required to meet the university’s English language proficiency criteria (for example, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE).
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Completing the PhD Toxicology and Pharmacology equips you to pursue high-level research and professional roles. Potential career pathways include:
- Research Scientist in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Toxicologist in regulatory agencies or environmental health
- Academic or post-doctoral researcher in universities
- Drug-safety specialist in clinical trials or contract research organisations
- Consultant or advisor in pharmacology/toxicology for healthcare, industry, or public policy
Cost of study
International students pay £24,400 for the PhD Toxicology and Pharmacology at Swansea University.
Admission
To apply for the PhD Toxicology and Pharmacology programme at Swansea University, you need to go through UCAS or the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.
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