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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Moulsecoomb Campus
Full Time
DEC-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Moulsecoomb Campus
Full Time
DEC-26
3 Years
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At the University of Brighton, UK, we welcome approaches for research degree PhD study across the broad scope of pharmaceutical sciences, through which we promote applied and impactful research into how medicines work, how they cause harm, and how they can be used more safely and effectively.Our supervisory offer draws on experts from the University of Brighton together with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) to optimise your learning journey through to research publication and the real-world application of pharmaceutical research.Our diverse research aims to tackle global problems using multidisciplinary research approaches, with ongoing research projects covering:The science of medicines: using pharmaceutical science research expertise and techniques to increase our understanding of medicines including disciplinary specialism across pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and microbiology, pharmaceutical formulation, clinical bioanalysis, pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics.The clinical use of medicines: examining human behaviours and psychology in the context of medicines' use, health and disease. with publications that include behavioural medicine, health psychology, and paediatrics.Medicines-related education, training and support: Identifying and testing new approaches to educate and assess the current and future workforce with regards to pharmaceutical practices and medicines optimisation research.Other indicative areas of pharmaceutical research include:pharmacokietics (the study of how the body deals with drug molecules over time)pharmacodynamics (how drugs interact with the body)pharmacogenetics (how our genes influence drug response and disposition).nanoparticle and polymer drug delivery systemsphoto-dynamic nanoparticle therapy for cancer treatmentnanotechnology for pharmaceutical, medical and food packagingcomplex fluids, ionic liquids and liquid crystalspatents on drug delivery and formulationvaccines, particulate drug delivery systems and nanoencapsulation techniquesintercellular communicationneuropharmacologybiopharmaceutics, bioavailability and modelling of drugstoxicology and cellular toxicitybioavailability of inhaled drugsdrugs in sport, sexual health and substance misuseintersection between psychology and medicines useprescribing methods and skills
The entry requirements for the PhD are:
a recognised Masters 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
£5,238 per year
Students from Domestic
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£16,980 per year
Students from EU
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£16,980 per year
Students from International
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