Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PhD Pharmacy at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. We have scientists and clinicians working together on all aspects of pharmaceutical sciences and clinical pharmacy. This spans the fundamental understanding and concepts of drug action, the discovery of new drugs and development of medicines, the clinical management and rationale use of medicines, through to the professional role of the pharmacist in improving public health. As a postgraduate research student studying for an MPhil or PhD, you will be based within the School of Pharmacy and a research institute in the Faculty of Medical Sciences relevant to your proposed research. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 86% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsMPhil A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.PhD A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous. Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBel |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£31,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,238
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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