Pharmacy

University of Birmingham
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology

About this course

Our Pharmacy PhD/MSc by Research in the School of Pharmacy aims to equip graduates with the skills necessary to contribute to a research portfolio encompassing pharmacy practice, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.

As part of the School of Pharmacy, students will work amongst the very best researchers to produce original and distinctive globally leading research demanded by the expanding role of the pharmacist and pharmaceutical researcher.

Our PhD/MSc by Research program is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality research training that will enable them 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
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2111 Chemical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2112 Biological scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology