Pharmaceutical Discovery, Development and Use (Joint PhD with the University of Sao Paulo) in London United Kingdom | King's College London

King's College London | London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 32,400
(c. USD43,182.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

King's Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (IPS) and the University of S√£o Paulo's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FCP) collaborate on a 4-year joint PhD program in pharmaceutical sciences, culminating in a dual degree from both institutions. This program encompasses the full spectrum of IPS research, spanning pharmacological and chemical investigations for discovering new drug targets and compounds, through drug formulation and development, to clinical trials and patient medication usage. Recognized as Latin America's premier institution for pharmaceutical education and research, FCP specializes in industrial process development to ensure medication availability. The joint PhD initiative adopts a comprehensive approach, enabling students to engage with every stage of medicine development - from identifying and assessing new drugs and formulations to producing clinically viable medications for patient use.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS

Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent) in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, pharmacy/pharmacology, applied biology (e.g. biotechnology, biomedical science, nutrition, psychology), chemistry or computational science/bioinformatics, although further graduate study or appropriate work experience may also be taken into account.
  • A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also offer a Masters degree with Merit or above.
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill. TOEFL iBT: 92 overall with a minimum of 23 in writing and 20 in each of the other skills.

Tuition GBP 32,400

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