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A 4 year joint PhD programme in pharmaceutical sciences is offered between the Institute of Pharmaceutical (IPS) Science at King’s and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FCP) at the University of São Paulo leading to a joint qualification from both universities.
The joint PhD degree is designed to capture the broad sweep of research undertaken in the IPS ranging from pharmacological and chemical studies that can identify novel drug targets and new chemical entities, through formulation and drug development, to clinical trials and the use of medicines by patients.
The FCP is considered the best academic teaching and research centre in pharmaceutical sciences in Latin America, with a particular strength in developing industrial processes to meet the market supply of medicines. The joint PhD programme will therefore have an all-embracing strategy allowing student exposure to all aspects of the medicines development pipeline, from the discovery and evaluation of novel medicines and new formulations, to the manufacture of these medicines that can be used by patients in the clinic.
Important notice
An obligatory component of this programme is a 12-18 month research placement at the partner university. Full fees must continue to be paid by King’s home students during their placement at the University of São Paulo. When you submit your application, you must guarantee that full funding is secured for the entire duration of the proposed research and, that study abroad is permitted by your funding agency.
UK Tuition Fees 2024/25
Full time tuition fees: £6,936 per year
International Tuition Fees 2024/25
Full time tuition fees: £30,240 per year
UK Tuition Fees 2025/26
Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year
International Tuition Fees 2025/26
Full time tuition fees: £32,400 per year
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.
Opportunities are available for graduate research in a wide variety of pharmaceutical subjects ranging from the discovery, design, analysis and formulation of drugs to drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics and toxicology as well as pharmacology, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice.
Graduating students will be in a unique position in having a PhD degree awarded by two of the most highly regarded centres in the World for postgraduate research training in pharmaceutical sciences. Career opportunities can, therefore, be open in many prized employment areas in the pharmaceutical industry, government and academia.
Important notice
An obligatory component of this programme is a 12-18 month research placement at the partner university. Full fees must continue to be paid by King’s home students during their placement at the University of São Paulo. When you submit your application, you must guarantee that full funding is secured for the entire duration of the proposed research and, that study abroad is permitted by your funding agency.
UK Tuition Fees 2024/25
Full time tuition fees: £6,936 per year
International Tuition Fees 2024/25
Full time tuition fees: £30,240 per year
UK Tuition Fees 2025/26
Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year
International Tuition Fees 2025/26
Full time tuition fees: £32,400 per year
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.
Opportunities are available for graduate research in a wide variety of pharmaceutical subjects ranging from the discovery, design, analysis and formulation of drugs to drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics and toxicology as well as pharmacology, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice.
Graduating students will be in a unique position in having a PhD degree awarded by two of the most highly regarded centres in the World for postgraduate research training in pharmaceutical sciences. Career opportunities can, therefore, be open in many prized employment areas in the pharmaceutical industry, government and academia.
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