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Pharmacy MPhil, PhD
This is a research programme within the Pharmacy subject area.
Key facts
- Subject area: Pharmacy
- Location: Medway
- School: Medway School of Pharmacy
- Duration: MPhil two years full-time or three years part-time, PhD registration three to four years full-time or five to six years part-time.
- Start: At any time but preferably in September.
- Fees: More info
- Entry requirements: A first or 2.1 honours degree in an appropriate subject, or taught MSc (distinction). Applicants with non-standard qualifications but significant experience should contact the School's Director of Research. Please also check our general entry requirements (including English language requirements).
Outline
The Medway School of Pharmacy houses strong and vibrant research groups that span a range of pharmacy-related areas. Staff have a wealth of research experience, and UK and international links with both industry and academic institutions.
The programme aims to give postgraduate students the integrated, broad-based research training needed to exploit current advances in pharmaceutical and biological sciences and pharmacy practice.
Programme structure
For further information see the School site.
Funding
The School of Pharmacy offers PhD studentships on a competitive basis every year, in its main areas of research: chemistry and drug delivery, biological sciences and pharmacy practice.
Please contact the School of Pharmacy for further information.
Further information:
Resources and facilities
Postgraduate students have access to all the facilities at the Medway School of Pharmacy, including clinical skills labs and a ‘simulation man'. As the School of Pharmacy is a joint venture between the two universities, students have access to facilities at Kent's Medway and Canterbury campuses, and the University of Greenwich.
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Research areas
Chemistry and drug delivery
Research in this area covers synthesis and biological evaluation of potential anti-cancer agents, structure-based drug design, QSAR predication of ADMET properties, controlled release, particle engineering, powder technology, pharmaceutical technology, and novel drug delivery systems, with a focus on respiratory drug delivery.
Pharmacology, cell and molecular biology
This group is currently exploring cancer gene therapy, immunology of allergic response, neuropharmacology, neurobiology (circadian rhythms), control of microbial infection and ion channels and their role in diseased states.
Pharmacy practice
Current expertise in this area includes rational costeffective use of drugs, pharmaceutical care with emphasis on new models of care for specific patient groups, and medicines management.
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|Contact details
Admissions enquiriesT: +44 (0)1227 827272
E: information@kent.ac.uk
Medway School of Pharmacy,
Anson Building,
Central Avenue,
Chatham Maritime, Kent
ME4 4TB, UK
T: +44 (0)1634 883150
E: pharmacy@medway.ac.uk
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