What will I learn?

Pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Brighton has a long history of in-depth, collaborative research with international impact. Returns from the Research Excellence Frameworks (REF) have highlighted the excellence of our research across allied health sciences and pharmacy, acknowledging the world-leading environment for research we provide in these areas. As a student for a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences in the UK in Brighton you can focus on dedicated projects that embrace pharmaceutical research for medicinal provision and drug delivery. We also welcome approaches for research into the education and support for medicines' use and the wider intersections of pharmaceutical and pharmacological practices with psychological and social factors. Your research will be based within a wider academic environment that includes a range of biomedical inquiries and a rich variety of approaches across related healthcare research including digital health provision. It can also include supervision from staff at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).

Which department am I in?

University of Brighton

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,980.00 (18,50,076) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Moulsecoomb Campus

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN2 4HQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Months)

Tuition fees

£5,660.00 (6,16,692) Month

Accommodation - Rents and Bills - The average weekly rent in 2026 for a studio flat/one-bedroom flat is £300 (Range £230 to £484, bills not inclusive).

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Moulsecoomb Campus

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN2 4HQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The entry requirements for the PhD are:a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevantor substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic referencesor, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.