- Doctorate
- 36 months
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Medicinal Chemistry
Cardiff University - Cathays Park · Cardiff, United Kingdom
Tuition
£26,700
Submit by November 30, 2026 · 85 days left · starts April 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 36 months
- Starts
- April 1, 2027
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Cost of living (annual)
- £13,347
Overview
Medicinal Chemistry is a specialised research area within the Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences postgraduate research programmes (Phd), focusing on the design, synthesis, and development of compounds with therapeutic potential. The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and expertise required for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and healthcare-related fields.
Research in this area is highly collaborative, involving partnerships with virologists and biochemists across Europe and the United States. Students work within a well-equipped research environment that supports advanced chemical and pharmaceutical investigations, enabling the development and analysis of novel drug candidates.
The programme provides access to modern laboratory facilities and specialised instrumentation, including high-field NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and advanced computational tools for molecular modelling and drug design. Dedicated laboratory spaces and strong digital and library resources further support research activities, offering students a comprehensive and technically advanced environment for conducting high-level medicinal chemistry research.
Entry requirements
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Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- £26,700
- Cost of living (annual)
- £13,347
Published as Cardiff University - Cathays Park publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
April 1, 2027
Starts April 1, 2027 · apply by November 30, 2026
Applications opened June 18, 2026
July 1, 2027
Starts July 1, 2027 · apply by February 28, 2027
Applications opened June 18, 2026
October 1, 2027
Starts October 1, 2027 · apply by May 31, 2027
Applications opened June 18, 2026
January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by August 31, 2027
not confirmed by the school
April 1, 2028
Starts April 1, 2028 · apply by November 30, 2027
not confirmed by the school
July 1, 2028
Starts July 1, 2028 · apply by February 28, 2028
not confirmed by the school
October 1, 2028
Starts October 1, 2028 · apply by May 31, 2028
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