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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Part Time
SEP-25
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online Campus
Online
SEP-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online Campus
Online
SEP-25
6 Years
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Research in Medicinal Chemistry at Keele includes the design, synthesis, evaluation and use of biologically-active molecules with the potential for use as drugs in a clinical setting. Also included is the extraction, purification and characterisation of potential therapeutic agents from natural sources, particularly plants (a discipline often referred to as Pharmacognosy).
Overview
Medicinal chemistry is multidisciplinary in nature encompassing research in computation and informatics, synthetic organic chemistry, analytical science, clinical and analytical biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and formulation science, and a wide range of other topics. Collaboration and translation are essential for drug discovery teams to be successful and medicinal chemists collaborate with other researchers from Keele University, other universities and institutions within the UK and internationally.
A wide range of research facilities and state-of-the-art equipment are available in purpose-built laboratories in the Huxley Building, the Lennard-Jones Laboratories, the Jack Ashley Building and the Guy Hilton Research Centre (Hartshill, Hospital site). UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners.
You need a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.
£16,042 per year
Students from EU
Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.
£16,042 per year
Students from International
Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.
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