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Pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 150 Pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhDs in Pharmacy are doctoral research degrees that allow students to deeply explore a particular aspect of pharmaceutical sciences.

Specifics vary drastically between programmes, but may involve research into drug development, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the impact of pharmaceuticals on human health.

Entry requirements typically include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Biology. A relevant Masters degree may also be required depending on the programme.

Why study a PhD in Pharmacy?

Develop Skills and Knowledge

A PhD in Pharmacy allows you to not only develop your own knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences, but also to make a unique, original contribution to the subject as a whole. By doing so, you will hone a variety of transferable skills, such as:

  • Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to design, conduct, and analyse complex research projects.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Expertise in evaluating pharmaceutical theories and practices to address challenges.
  • Communication and Presentation Skills: Proficiency in effectively conveying ideas and findings to diverse audiences.

Further Career Development

If you're hoping for a career in academia, a PhD is typically required. Other research-based careers may likewise require a PhD, and even when they don't, employers will value the research skills and knowledge developed during your degree. For more information, please visit our PhD employability guide.

After completing your PhD in Pharmacy, a potential career option might be employment as a Medical Researcher. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, a Medical Researcher earns an average of £33,499 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.

Improve Employability

Completing a PhD may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, 89% of Medicine PhD students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.

What do prospective Medicine PhD students think about study?

We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Medicine PhD students in 2023:

  • 75% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
  • 66% preferred on campus learning, 12% preferred online/distance learning, and 22% preferred a blended approach.
  • 19% were interested in part-time study.
  • In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
    • Subject interest
    • Career progress
    • Skills development

If you'd like to make your voice heard, why not complete our survey? Your feedback will help us ensure our site is as helpful as possible for students like you!

Note: This guidance was produced with the assistance of AI. However, all data is derived from reliable, authoratitive sources, and all content has been reviewed by humans.

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AI-enabled Serum Biomarkers Trajectory Exploration in Multimorbidity Research (ASTER)

PhD Studentship. Biomarkers in Multimorbidity Using AI & Biobank Data. Join us in exploring the complex biomarker profiles associated with multimorbidity using the vast resources of the UK Biobank. Read more

Integrated omics approach to psychiatric disorders

  Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences
In psychiatry, the selection of antipsychotics and antidepressants is led by a trial-and-error approach. The prescribing of these medications is complicated by sub-optimal efficacy and high rates of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Read more

Elucidating Biophysics of Starch Granule Assembly (KHIMYAK_U25DTP2)

Primary Supervisor - Professor Yaroslav Khimyak . Wheat is by far the UK’s most important crop in terms of production and wheat-based foods are a staple component of our diet. Read more

Biopharmaceutics tools for Long Acting Injectables

The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following PhD project to commence as soon as possible (date to be agreed with the lead supervisor). Read more

Developing linked pharmacometric-pharmacoeconomic analyses to inform clinical trial design

Background to the project. The journey from drug development to market access involves the generation of evidence that meets the needs of multiple stakeholders most often using the methods to which they are accustomed. Read more

Polymeric Lipids-PEG Replacements & Polymeric Ionizable Lipids

Applications are invited for a 36-month position of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Candidate (DC) in the areas of synthetic organic chemistry and polymer chemistry. The successful applicant will join the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (DN) NATPRIME. Read more

Using Machine Learning to Develop Novel Drug Delivery Systems

Machine learning has revolutionised numerous fields from self-driving technologies to aeronautics and drug discovery, yet its impact remains under-explored in the domain of drug formulation development - an area marked by extensive resource and labour investment. Read more

Developing novel medicines targeted at the human gut microbiome

Cutting-edge research is highlighting how important the human microbiome is for health. As fundamental science characterizing the complex functions and processes of microbes emerges, many opportunities for microbiome-targeted therapeutics are being presented. Read more

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