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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Brighton
Full Time
OCT-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Brighton
Full Time
OCT-25
3 years
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As a Medicines Optimisation PhD or Pharmacy PhD student at the University of Brighton, you will be a member of our specialist Medicines Optimisation Research and Enterprise Group.
We supervise students across medical and pharmaceutical research into medicinal provision and also research into the education and support for medicine use.
You will join the medicines optimisation research group in achieving our three clear goals to improve our understanding of how use medicines safely and effectively:
The science of medicines: world-class research that utilises basic science research expertise and techniques to increase our understanding of medicines. Areas of research expertise include: pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and microbiology; pharmaceutical formulation; clinical bioanalysis; pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics.
The clinical use of medicines: Develop world-class research that examines human behaviours and psychology in health and disease. Areas of research expertise include: behavioural medicine, health psychology, and paediatrics.
Medicines-related education, training and support: Identify and test new approaches to educate and assess the current and future workforce with regards to medicines optimisation, and medicines optimisation research.
The entry requirements for the PhD are: a recognised Master’s degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references or, unless a School exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,796 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £4,796. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£15,900 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£15,900 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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