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Overview
Our areas of research within pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences include:
- development of novel nucleic acid-based diagnostics and therapeutics;
- modelling and simulation of pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions and pharmacodynamics in healthy virtual populations;
- modelling and simulation of pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions and pharmacodynamics in patient populations;
- analysis of inter-individual variability in drug metabolizing enzyme activity;
- optimal design of early phase clinical trials with new therapies and drug combinations;
- applications of systems biology approach to prediction of drug absorption, distribution and Elimination;
- extrapolation of in vitro data to predict in vivo pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics;
- applications of PKPD in drug development and therapeutics, particularly endocrinology, drug abuse, and paediatric pharmacology.
Special features
Training and development
All of our postgraduate research students attend the Doctoral Academy Training Programme delivered by the Centre for Academic and Researcher Development (CARD).
The Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences programme offered at The University of Manchester provides key transferable skills in areas such as commercial awareness, academic writing and public engagement. This training equips our postgraduates with the tools to progress beyond their research degree into influential positions within academia, industry and consultancy.
The emphasis is on enhancing skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals, whether they relate to effective communication, disseminating research findings and project management skills.
Career opportunities
Your postgraduate research degree will open up a range of career opportunities after you graduate.
Programme Structure
Teaching and learning- PhD/MPhil programmes are based on individual research projects that last three to four years (PhD) or one year (MPhil), working with a specific Primary Supervisor and Co-Supervisor(s).
- Applicants are specifically matched with a Primary Supervisor and individual project based on their research interests and background.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Pharmacy Health Sciences View 1113 other Masters in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Degree awardedPhD/MPhilDuration3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhilEntry requirements
- We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.
Tuition Fee
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International
25500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Manchester
645 - 1197 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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