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PhD/MSc by Research Pharmacy

The Pharmacy (Research) programme from University of Birmingham aims to equip graduates with the skills necessary to contribute to a research portfolio encompassing pharmacy practice, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.

Quick Facts

  
Duration: 1 year (Full-Time MSc by Research)
2 years (Part-Time MSc by Research)
3 years (Full-Time PhD)
6 years (Part-Time PhD)
Starting in: Anytime
Tuition Fee: £26,040 per year full-time
£13,020 per year part-time
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

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.

The Pharmacy (Research) programme from University of Birmingham 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

“The transition from undergrad to postgrad can be a big step up in terms of workload and what is expected of you, but there is so much support available to you as a postgrad student, from academic writing support (if you’ve been out of education for a few years or just want a bit of extra help) to mental health and wellbeing services. The careers support is fantastic – the uni puts on employer fairs throughout the year and you have access to one on one support from the Careers Network team, who can help you develop your skills ready for your next step!”

Emma Sutton // PhD Psychology

Careers

We have a global reputation for producing sought after graduates and are:

  • Ranked 1st as being the most targeted University by top graduate recruiters in the 2021 UK High Fliers Research report.
  • 11th for employability in the Guardian University Guide 2021.
  • Ranked as 85th in the world for employer reputation by QS World University rankings.
  • Listed as 10th in the UK in The Global Employability University Ranking 2020 in the Times Higher Education, which lists the top 250 universities most frequently selected by global employers.

In the College of Medical and Dental Sciences our Times Graduate Prospects score (based on the 2017/18 Graduate Outcomes survey) is 95.1% for UK First Degree graduates, rising to 96.4% in graduate-level work or study for Postgraduate Researchers 15 months after leaving. Across all respondents to the Graduate Outcomes survey from MDS, over 95% agreed that their activity post-graduation was ‘meaningful’, with 93% stating that their ambitions were ‘on track’.

Requirements

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

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