The skills acquired in the Pharmacology and Toxicology PhD program at Sapienza University of Rome contribute to the training of young researchers who can meet the needs of both national and international public and private structures.
The possible employment opportunities are represented by the inclusion in the University, in public and private research centers and in the pharmaceutical industry.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of statistical analysis in the biomedical field
- Pharmacological techniques for the evaluation of xenobiotics activities
- Cellular and molecular pharmacology techniques
- Training course on informatic packages for statistical analysis in biomedical field
- Animal models for the study of psychiatric disorders: pharmaco-toxicological applications
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
PTE Academic: 42
IELTS: 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
To be admitted to a PhD programme, students must hold a Master's degree programme or a recognised foreign qualification.
Admission procedure:
- Qualifications assessment
- Oral interview
Required documentation:
- degree thesis abstract
- research project
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: Free
EU/EEA
European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EU/EEA Nationals: Free
Additional Details
Students enrolling in PhD programmes are only required to pay the annual regional fee of €140 and a stamp duty of €16
Living costs
Roma, Italy
1,370-2,337 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 Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based (Salvado Law)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
