Overview

Drug Delivery and Microbiology from Cardiff University aim is to:

Understanding the nature of biological barriers and developing advanced systems to improve the delivery of therapeutics.
Understanding microbial survival strategies, microbial contamination of pharmaceutical products, control of microbial infection in healthcare environments.

Distinctive features

Imaging and cytometry facilities,

Containment laboratories and suites for prokaryote and eukaryote investigations,

Cell and molecular biology resources,

A dedicated ultra centrifuge suite, advanced chromatographic equipment,

Polymer chemistry equipment for synthesis and characterisation,

A GMP suite for clinical trial formulations

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Programme Structure

Research themes

Pulmonary drug delivery

Microneedle delivery of drugs and biologics

Stability of total parenteral nutrition admixtures

Molecular imprinting

Cell membrane penetration

Transdermal penetration of drugs

Interaction of microorganisms with pharmaceuticals

Antimicrobial mechanisms

Diagnostics for infectious agents, especially B.anthracis and Cl. Difficile

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Applications can be made at any time, but in addition there will be specific calls, which have associated instructions and deadlines.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Pharmacy Microbiology View 35 other PhDs in Microbiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should possess a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree, master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26700 GBP / year

≈ 26700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees: £2,503

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.