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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Denmark Hill Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Denmark Hill Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Denmark Hill Campus
Full Time
JUN-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Denmark Hill Campus
Full Time
OCT-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Denmark Hill Campus
Full Time
FEB-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Denmark Hill Campus
Part Time
OCT-25
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Denmark Hill Campus 1
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Denmark Hill Campus
Part Time
FEB-25
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Denmark Hill Campus
Part Time
JUN-25
6 Years
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One of Europes leading research centres
We are one of the most productive addictions research groups in Europe. In the 2013 Rand Europe analysis of influential research from UK universities, Substance Abuse Research at the National Addiction Centre was identified as leading the field, contributing 13% of all Highly-Cited Publications over a 10-year period (2002-2011). We represent one of the chosen areas of important health-related study as the newly created Addictions Clinical Academic Group (CAG) within Kings Health Partners, and form one of the core areas of the Academic Health Science Centre that brings together university partners Kings College London with the NHS from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Kings College Hospital, and Guys and St Thomas. Substance Use Disorders is one of the main themes of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health which is based at the Institute of Psychiatry, , Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN).
Forty years of research excellence
The emphasis of our research is on ‘what works in the prevention and treatment of substance-related problems: the NAC represents a network of clinicians, researchers and clinical teachers who have a shared commitment to excellence in prevention and treatment work, and to supporting and strengthening national and international endeavours in this field. Over the last 40 years, the NAC has developed a body of research evidence that has informed the evidence base for the UK treatment system and the development of new treatment services for alcohol, smoking and drug problems. This work ranges from trials of new therapies and preventative treatments to studies seeking to understand the genetic and biological basis of addictive behaviour.
Partners
We work closely with the Addictions Directorate of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) to improve understanding of addiction to drugs, alcohol and tobacco, and to develop effective preventative and treatment interventions. Much of this research is carried out with the help of people with addictions who have been referred for treatment to services run by SLaMs Addictions Directorate and is partly supported by the charity Action on Addiction, the only independent UK research charity dedicated to seeking new ways to prevent and treat nicotine, alcohol and drug abuse.
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Students living in
Domestic
£7,950 per year
Students from Domestic
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£30,240 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£30,240 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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