PhD Pharmacy and Pharmacology

at University of Bath

Learning
 

• Design projects

• Doctoral skills online

• Doctoral skills workshop

• Interaction and networking

• Laboratory sessions

• Lectures

• Online resources

• Practical sessions

• Research project

• Seminars

• Supervisory team
   

Research content
 

Postgraduates students in our department have the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment on leading edge projects ranging from fundamental aspects of drug discovery, action and development, to applied areas closer to healthcare delivery.
 

The research and generic skills training that comes with the award of a PhD from our department consistently opens the door to key positions in industry and academia, as well as a range of other professions.
 

Assessment description

Most research students who ‘do a PhD’ register in the first instance as probationer for the degree of PhD. Candidates are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis.

The confirmation of the PhD programme (and the end of the probationary period) is subject to students passing an assessment process, which normally involves submission of written work and on oral examination which usually takes place 12 months after the initial registration.

The final stage of the PhD degree is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.

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 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.

PhD Pharmacy & Pharmacology     Home £4,600   Overseas £24,500

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.