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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Pharmacy (Biochemistry and Cell Biology)

University of Kent
Chatham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,000Per Year (Intl)
£5,000Intl Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PhD Pharmacy (Biochemistry and Cell Biology) at University of Kent. Based in Chatham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our research programme in Pharmacy gives you the integrated, broad-based research training needed to exploit current advances in pharmaceutical and biological sciences and pharmacy practice. Within the school we have a number of home, EU and international postgraduate students who are undertaking doctoral research degrees. Graduates who obtain their PhD from Kent or Greenwich are highly sought after by prospective employers, both within the UK and overseas. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Pathways
Cell Biology and Signal Transduction
Pharmaceutical Research Methods
Drug Design and Development
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Advanced Analytical Techniques in Pharmacy
Thesis and Independent Research Project
Translational Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,000

Home Student Fee

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Key information Start September, January, April Location Medway Study mode 3 to 4 years full-time, 5 to 6 years part-time Fees (per year) UK: Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. *Where fees are regulated (such as by the Department for Education or Research Council UK) permitted increases are normally inflationary and the University therefore reserves the right to increase tuition fees by inflation (RPI excluding mort

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
2%Studying
16%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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