Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty
PhD Pharmacy
Belfast, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The School of Pharmacy focuses its research activities on key areas of the pharmaceutical sciences and clinical and primary care aspects of pharmacy. Our research spans a wide range of scientific and professional disciplines. It is characterized by being multidisciplinary, internationally connected and, ultimately, relevant to patients. The School is the No 1 ranked Pharmacy School in the UK for 'Pharmacology and Pharmacy' (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016).
Additionally, the School achieved an excellent result in REF 2014; we have 92 per cent of our research falling within the highest quality 4* and 3* categories. We are now one of the leading centres for pharmaceutical research in the UK. The School is committed to research excellence. This is achieved through a continual review of research standards, strategic recruitment, and the development of external and internal collaborations. The School has a broad portfolio of high-quality research income, and the School staff publish widely in leading journals and present their work at national and international conferences.
Special Features
- We are located on the site of a major teaching hospital, providing excellent clinical collaborations.
- We have excellent research facilities and support structures for students.
- We have strong links with the pharmaceutical and health care industries and with international research collaborators.
Admissions
Curriculum
Research Strengths
The pharmacy at Queen's has a large and expanding research portfolio grouped according to research themes under the cross-disciplinary over-arching Pioneer Research Programme led by the School of Pharmacy:
- Bioactive Biomaterials and Infection Control
- Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Drug Delivery
- Experimental Therapeutics
- Natural Drug Discovery
- Primary Care
- Proteases and Inhibitors
Pharmaceutical sciences and practice research is housed in the School's state-of-the-art, purpose-built McClay Research Centre and adjacent facilities on the Health Sciences campus. Our world-class laboratories include recently-opened new facilities for pharmaceutical biotechnology and medicinal chemistry, and our well-equipped Pharmacy Practice Research Unit provides excellent facilities for practice-related research. Specific training in research methodologies is provided for all postgraduate research students.
Scholarships and Funding
Fees & Funding
There is a range of funding and scholarship options available to those considering studying at Queen's.
PhD Funded Studentships
We offer fully funded studentships to outstanding postgraduate researchers across our three faculties and five Doctoral Training Centres.
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Career Opportunities
Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus, bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts help our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally. Many graduates from the School of Pharmacy Research programmes go on to secure leading positions in academia, industry, government and clinical practice.