Newcastle University [NCL], Newcastle Upon Tyne Programs, Tuition Fees & Entry Requirements 2022-2023

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Pharmacy] From Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandLocation
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21500enrollment
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Partner [52 Courses]
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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Pharmacy)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

£39,400/Yr

£39,400 /Yr

As a postgraduate research student studying for an MPhil or PhD, you will be based within theÊSchool of PharmacyÊand a research institute in the Faculty of Medical Sciences relevant to your proposed research.Ê

If your research involves clinical components there may be a partnership with the NHS.

The School of Pharmacy'sÊfocus is on multidisciplinary translational research, work that is relevant to real life. We combine world-class laboratory and clinical research facilities with an open environment where scholars, clinicians and researchers benefit from working side-by-side. You will spend your time within research teams led by experts in their field, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

We offer MPhil and PhD supervision in the following research areas:

Disease-Selective Medicines

The discovery and development of new small molecule therapeutics with improved disease selectivity and reduced systemic toxicities, through the use of rational drug design and synthesis, lead optimisation, and preclinical evaluation in cellular disease model systems. We are particularly interested in the development of cancer prodrugs with tumour specific activation and reduced systemic toxicity, and novel therapies for improved treatment of infective diseases including Dengue and other haemorrhagic fever viruses and Tuberculosis, amongst others.

Improved Strategies for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

Understanding the molecular mechanisms that generate and maintain the symptoms and processes of chronic pain, and its translation to effective strategies for pain control, including opioid treatment.

Cellular Physiology

Understanding the pathways that allow hormones to control epithelial ion channel activity and physiological action, particularly the control of sodium channel activity in the distal nephron and consequent hypo/hyper-tension.

Safety Pharmacology and Discovery Toxicology

Development and utilisation of new preclinical tools for identification of therapeutics with potential safety liabilities, particularly novel clinically relevant cell models and systems for detection of effects upon the heart.

Pharmaceutics and Chemical Principles of Dosage Form Design

Pharmaceutical formulations to deliver active molecules to treat disease. We have active research on intermolecular interactions, nanoscale pharmaceutics and nanotherapeutics, including dosage form design from intermolecular interactions, and delivery of biopharmaceuticals. In particular research is focused on:

  • determining strategies for improving drug solubility and altering materials properties to enable effective drug delivery and the production of enhanced medicines.
  • supramolecular Pharmaceutics, particularly inter/intramolecular interactions and kinetics leading to, during and after self-assembly of small organic molecules.
  • fundamental and translational nanomedicines
  • understanding and improving drug delivery via the subcutaneous, inhaled and intravitreal routes of delivery

Pharmaceutical Public Health

The role of community pharmacy as a central fulcrum to address health inequalities and behaviour change in relation to smoking, alcohol and substance misuse, sexual health and obesogenic behaviours, amongst others. As the community pharmacy is the most frequent point of contact for patients and public within the wider primary healthcare team, we evaluate the dynamics and interactions of this relationship and the potential role for pharmacy within the early diagnosis of disease and improvements in public health.

Rational Medicines Use

The safe and efficient use of medicines in primary and secondary care is central to the role of every pharmacist. However, medicines are becoming increasingly complex and patients are being given more preventative medicine focused at improving their health, which poses clear risks and significant potential for complications. Rationalisation of medicine usage crosses care boundaries, applies both within primary and secondary care, and furthermore at the care interface. We investigate prescribing habits and the mechanisms to support patients who may take complex medicines for a significant portion of their life

Patient Safety and Health Information Technology

Medication errors can result in patient injury or death, and are preventable. These errors can occur at the stages of ordering, transcription, dispensing and administration. We conduct studies around key technological advances targeted towards intercepting these errors and improving patient safety. Our research focuses on evaluation of specific health information technology prevention strategies throughout the medication use process, with a particular emphasis on health information technology, including its broader implications for medical care and policy. We also explore the different types and causes of errors that occur during the prescribing process when using electronic systems, providing national and international recommendations for their improvement.


Important Dates

No Deadline is available, students to enroll atleast 2 month prior the course starting date.


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees£39400 (GBP 39400)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021£24300 (GBP 24300)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject.
  • Newcastle also usually expect a master’s degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above. In addition to academic qualifications, they also value relevant work experience.

Indian Eligibility:

  • Typically Newcastle recognizes 60% from section 1 universities, 62% from section 2 universities and 65% from section 3 universities as compared to a 2.1 and 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as compared to a 2.2.

  • This can be in any of the following qualifications:

    • Bachelor Degree
    • Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
    • Bachelor Special or Honours degree
    • Bachelor degree in professional subjects

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, tests required to study in the UK, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

69 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Commonwealth ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship ProgramScholarship per student£ 25,000/Yr$25,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Debesh Kamal ScholarshipScholarship per student£ 1,385/Yr$1,385Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Paul Foundation scholarshipsScholarship per student£ 20,174/Yr$20,174Level Of StudyDiplomaTypeMerit-Based
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial FellowshipScholarship per student£ 33,115/Yr$33,115Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific


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