Research course

Pharmacy

Institution
University of Birmingham · College of Medical and Dental Sciences
Qualifications
PhDMSc by research

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you applying to.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

Become equipped with the skills necessary to contribute to a research portfolio encompassing clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry.

Work amongst renowned researchers to produce original and distinctive globally leading research demanded by the expanding role of the pharmacist and pharmaceutical researcher.

Obtain high quality research training that will enable you to conduct independent investigative research. You can choose from a range of research areas within Pharmacy covering:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery

Postgraduate Research degrees within the College of Medicine and Health are vital to making a meaningful contribution to world-leading developments, expansions and improvements to medical research.

By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to:

  • Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
  • Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.
  • Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
  • An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
  • State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.

Fees and funding

UK students
£5,181
International students
£29,310

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    72 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • MSc by research
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

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