PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology
University of Reading
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Whiteknights Campus

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FEB-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Whiteknights Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Part Time

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FEB-26

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4 Years

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Our physiology and pharmacology PhD projects will give you hands-on experience in carrying out pharmacy research for the division. We have many different projects available for you to choose from. This is a taster of some of the PhD projects you can be involved in at the University of Reading. We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit with your needs. Our PhD is available for study on a full-time basis over three years and part-time over four to six years. Both full-time and part-time ...Read more

Our physiology and pharmacology PhD projects will give you hands-on experience in carrying out pharmacy research for the division. We have many different projects available for you to choose from. This is a taster of some of the PhD projects you can be involved in at the University of Reading. We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit with your needs. Our PhD is available for study on a full-time basis over three years and part-time over four to six years. Both full-time and part-time variants are available for study in Reading, or at a distance for students who live outside the UK.

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36th
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Alice
29 Feb 24

Campus is very homely and feels safe,Stem student facilities are pretty good though more lecture theatres need plugs and societies can be quite extreme...Read more

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Kan
18 Jan 24

The university is great and has everything you need in one place. I have always enjoying going for a walk around the green campus and the geese around the lake are always around..Read more

Entry requirements

To be accepted on our PhD programme, you'll need a Bachelor's degree of at least 2:1 level (or equivalent), or a master's degree, in a subject related to your proposed PhD research topic.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.

£24,450 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.

£24,450 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Accommodation costs will vary depending on whether you choose standard, premium or private accommodation, and how long you are staying. Prices can vary from around £160 to £350 per week.

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Latest Pharmacology reviews

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Alice
29 Feb 24
Pharmacology
Campus is very homely and feels safe,Stem student facilities are pretty good though more lecture theatres need plugs and societies can be quite extreme....
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K
Kan
18 Jan 24
PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology
The university is great and has everything you need in one place. I have always enjoying going for a walk around the green campus and the geese around the lake are always around...
Read more
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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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