How long is the Pharmacy PhD at University of Birmingham?

The PhD in Pharmacy at University of Birmingham has a duration of 3 Years.

Is Pharmacy at University of Birmingham full-time or part-time?

This PhD is offered Full-time (other study modes may also be available — see the page for full options).

Where is the Pharmacy course taught?

The course is taught at Birmingham.

Pharmacy

Name: Pharmacy
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University of Birmingham

Last updated 24 March 2026

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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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

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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

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University of Birmingham

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