Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 - Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting April 2027 - Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting July 2027 - Apply before Apr 2027
- Starting October 2027 - Apply before Jul 2027
Applications can be made at any time, but in addition there will be specific calls, which have associated instructions and deadlines.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Medicine, Pharmacy, Microbiology
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
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
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
PTE Academic: 69. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 50,857 AUD / year (approx. 26,700 GBP / year). Applies to non-residents.
Domestic: 9,535 AUD / year (approx. 5,006 GBP / year). Applies to citizens or residents.
Additional Details
Part-time tuition fees: £2,503
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,196-2,030 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Drug Delivery and Microbiology.
Scholarships include: Fulbright-Cardiff University scholarship (Deadline 07 Oct 2026), Cardiff University Marshall Scholarship (Deadline not specified), Fulbright U.S. Student Program (Deadline 07 Oct 2026), ServiceScape Scholarship (Deadline 30 Nov 2026), ACES Scholarships (Deadline 15 Nov 2026), Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (Deadline not specified), Scholarships for PhD Students (Deadline not specified), Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Deadline 28 Feb 2027), $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (Deadline 31 Oct 2026), Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Deadline 01 Mar 2027), Women Scholarship for International Students (Deadline 28 Aug 2026), The PhD Prep Fellowship (Deadline 01 Sep 2026), Dream Chaser Scholarship (Deadline 13 Jan 2027), Scholarship for students with disabilities (Deadline 31 Dec 2026), Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (Deadline not specified), Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria (Deadline 31 Dec 2026), The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (Deadline not specified), Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (Deadline 11 Jan 2027), The Hope For Healing Scholarship (Deadline not specified).
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