OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Molecular Drug Discovery
Four-year doctoral curriculum researching synthetic organocatalysis, targeted small-molecule kinase inhibitors for oncology, and lipid nanoparticle drug delivery systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Chemical Biology with high honours
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated synthesis of heterocyclic compounds or bio-assay screening of natural medicinal extracts
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fukuoka University Graduate Research Fellowship (¥100,000/month stipend) + 50% tuition reduction
- Application fee
- ¥35,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥950,000/year (reduced to ¥475,000 after 50% waiver)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 5, 2026 (April/September 2027 entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fukuoka University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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