Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical SciencesPhD

PhD: 36 months full-time

Applications are welcome throughout the year from students interested in undertaking a PhD at the Institute. We work on a wide range of research topics, which are detailed in our staff research pages.

Undertaking a PhD is a life changing experience and will enhance your future career success. SIPBS welcomes PhD applications from students from across the world who have a suitable first degree. Applicants may request a specific project from those available or request a project within a specific area of interest. You can contact staff directly via email for further details. Please apply with us.

SIPBS research staff are amongst the very best and committed to the success of our PhD students. The projects they provide will ensure you are engaged in novel cutting edge research of the highest quality possible and will learn a host of new techniques and laboratory skills to be able to become an independent scientist. Students will produce research papers and present their work at national and international conferences. Students also complete a 60 credit certificate in laboratory and scientific skills.

SIPBS graduates up to 50 PhD students per year who go onto success in academic research, the pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology companies, government bodies, education and finance. We have a strong global PhD community and host students from the UK, Europe, the Middle East/Gulf states, India, China, Malaysia, Africa, Brazil and elsewhere. Scotland is a very welcoming country with friendly people and Glasgow is a wonderful city to live in.

PhD study at Strathclyde

As a socially progressive, internationally leading technological University, we’re home to world-class researchers who work side-by-side with our doctoral researchers addressing local, societal and global challenges. Our aim is to fully equip Strathclyde doctoral researchers to become future leaders through careers in research, academia, business, industry, government and social sectors.

As a doctoral researcher at Strathclyde, you will:

• work alongside world-class academics
• have access to first-rate facilities and an excellent research environment
• help find solutions to issues of global impact
• join the Strathclyde Doctoral School, a community of more than 1,800 doctoral researchers from over 80 countries

Our leading-edge research and our close links with business, industry and public sector organisations makes us the University of choice for a growing number of doctoral researchers. Collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches, and the desire to create an impact are key drivers at the core of Strathclyde’s research strategy which is deeply rooted in all our doctoral programmes. Strathclyde’s research programmes showcase our focus on relevance and usefulness through having an impact on industry, science and society and are befitting of an international technological university that is socially progressive.

Our Strathclyde doctoral programmes include the following research opportunities:

• PhDs
• Collaborative & Industrial PhDs & Doctorates
• Professional Doctorates
• Centres for Doctoral Training

In keeping with our reputation and status as a leading international technological University, we are continually advancing the intensity, quality and international competitiveness of our research. 

Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Principal & Vice Chancellor

Strathclyde Doctoral School

Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent.

The School encompasses our four Faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunties, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher you’ll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.

Our research & doctorate opportunities

Current PhD & postgraduate research opportunities

We offer a number of funded and unfunded PhD and postgraduate reseach opportunities. Find out more PhD & research subject areas

Take a look at our PhD and research programmes by subject

We’re tackling big societal challenges

Linda Lapp, PhD in Healthcare Analytics, Computer & Information Sciences

My PhD is giving an extensive understanding about how the healthcare system in the UK works… I like that I have an opportunity to make a real change and hopefully help improve people’s lives.

Christopher McMahon, PhD in GeoEnergy, Civil & Environmental Engineering

This is an emerging sector in geoscience research and will likely become the key area that future geologists and geoscientists will be trained in as the need to tackle issues such as climate change remains paramount.

Diane Duffy, PhD in Digital Health & Wellness, Computer & Information Sciences

I study Type 1 diabetes and adolescent experiences with technology for physical activity…The deep-rooted personal experience and focus on helping others are what drives me to do my PhD.

Precious Otti, Chemical & Process Engineering PhD

The Strathclyde community is very professional, and friendly. They provided me with all the help I’ve needed and made my research journey easier and happier.

Keyla Montenegro, PhD in End of Life Care, Social Work & Social Policy

Strathclyde has a very engaging and friendly research community. They are always thinking of ways to improve the research experience at the University and make our research visible to the wider community.