Pharmacy and Pharmacology PhD

    Pharmacy and Pharmacology PhD

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 32,284 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Pharmacy and Pharmacology PhD

    About

    Our department is one of the UK’s leading research hubs in pharmaceutical science, whose output is consistently ranked among the very best in the field.

    Research in pharmaceutical and pharmacological sciences touches all aspects of the design and use of drugs and medicines. These include drug discovery, formulation and delivery, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, immunology, infection and immunity, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacy practice. Study in these areas provides the chance to experience cutting edge research that is directly relevant to some of today’s major challenges in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry.

    Our graduates have gone on to work in academic positions in the UK, Egypt, Saudi-Arabia, Thailand, as well as positions in pharmaceutical industry research, regulatory affairs, academic publishing, management positions in UK research councils, recruitment consultancy, medical practitioners.

    Find out what our research graduates go on to do

    Department of Life Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    First or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject. In certain circumstances we may be able to consider a candidate with a lower second class honours degree or equivalent if the candidate has several years of relevant appropriate industrial or clinical experience.

    English Program Requirements

    English Language requirements

    • IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
    • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
    • TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

    You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

    If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

    Career

    Our graduates have gone on to work in academic positions in the UK, Egypt, Saudi-Arabia, Thailand, as well as positions in pharmaceutical industry research, regulatory affairs, academic publishing, management positions in UK research councils, recruitment consultancy, medical practitioners.

    Find out what our research graduates go on to do

    Fee Information

    Fees and funding

    Fees and funding information for Pharmacy and Pharmacology PhD


    Fees

    Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

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    Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students. If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.

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    How to pay

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    Payment options

    You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer.

    Paying your tuition fees

    Tuition Fee
    32,284 / year(s)

    Pharmacy and Pharmacology PhD

    University of Bath

    University of Bath

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Bath