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Pharmacy PhD

Queen's University Belfast

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Queen's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Overview

The School of Pharmacy (SoP) focuses its research activities on key areas of the pharmaceutical sciences, clinical and primary care aspects of pharmacy. Our research spans a wide range of scientific and professional disciplines. Multidisciplinary sits at the core of many of our internationally-connected research programmes, ultimately delivering impactful research designed to benefit patients.

The School achieved an excellent result in REF 2014, we have 92% of our research falling within the highest quality 4 and 3 categories. We are now one of the leading centres for pharmaceutical research in the UK. The School is also committed to research excellence. This is achieved through continual review of research standards, strategic recruitment and development of external and internal collaborations. The School has a broad portfolio of high quality research income and School staff publish widely in leading journals and present their work at national and international conferences.

Our research focuses on making real-world improvements for patients through our expertise in pharmaceutical science and practice and is grouped into 5 themes with associated areas of activity which are mainly funded by UK and European Government sources, leading medical charities and the pharmaceutical industry.

Career Prospects

Introduction

Many of our PhD graduates have moved into academic and research roles in Higher Education while others go on to play leading roles within the pharmaceutical industry. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Queen's Campus, University Road, Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom

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Queen's is a member of the UK's Russell Group of research-intensive institutions.
Its historic campus with cutting-edge facilities is set in the heart of the affordable city of Belfast.
Queen's commits to preparing students for the future. It provides international students with dedicated careers support to help them fulfil their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Pharmacology & Pharmacy

    2nd out of 45

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    170 74%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    1st

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    19th

    8

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