Science of Drug and Bioactive Substances

This Science of Drug and Bioactive Substances program from University of Pisa, primary focused on the study of bioactive substances, brings together different disciplines and methodologies, both in reference to the Italian CUN areas (03 and 05) and specific ERC areas (Life Science, Physical Science and Engineering). The highly interdisciplinary content of the research carried out at the Department of Pharmacy and therefore in the PhD Course makes fruitful collaborations among researchers from the various scientific disciplines, as well as with national and international research groups. In line with this, doctoral students are strongly encouraged to carry out part of their research project at highly qualified foreign institutions.

Career opportunities:

The title of SDBS PhD opens important employment scenarios mainly in the world of pharmaceuticals, health products, nutraceuticals, as well as in multidisciplinary healthy activities.

Titled PhD could enter in several applied fields such as: design, research and development, biological analysis, qualitative/quantitative analysis of substances, both at Italian and foreign public research entities.

The title PhD could undertake an academic career, both in chemical-pharmaceutical, biotechnological, food, cosmetic and health products companies.

Programme Structure

In addition, the Doctoral Course, in order to ensure a complete and correct interdisciplinary training, provides highly qualified training activities, including:

• Cycles of monographic lessons held by PhD inner and external teachers;
• Seminars held by national and international teachers of high scientific level;
• Participation in national and international schools addressed to doctoral students, summer and/or winter schools;
• Organization of thematic workshops.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

• Candidates who possess a foreign academic degree equivalent in level, nature, contents and academic rights (access to further courses) to the Italian academic qualification required for admission to a PhD program may provide the consular documents of the academic degree (translation, legalization and declaration of value) with the sole aim to facilitate the evaluation of eligibility of the academic degree for admission to the PhD program.
• The application for admission is in any case subject to the evaluation, by the examining board or the PhD Council, of the eligibility of the foreign academic degree for enrolment in the PhD program.
• Candidates are strongly recommended to attach to the application for admission, in addition to the aforementioned consular documents (translation, legalization, declaration of value), also other documents useful for the evaluation of the foreign degree.

Tuition Fees

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

Domestic

Tuition fee for the domestic students.

Citizens or residents — Free

Additional Details

PhD students are exempt from paying university tuition fees and are only required to pay the regional tax, amounting to €140.00 per year.

Living costs

Pisa, Italy: 1,209-1,773 AUD / month

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