Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology research

Our research spans fundamental drug discovery science, target identification through to health care delivery and lifelong health.
99% of our submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).
Our research spans fundamental drug discovery science, target identification through to health care delivery and lifelong health.
Pharmacy courses offer training in the scientific design and clinical use of medicines. Pharmacology courses study the effects of drugs on the body and learn how to develop effective treatments.
Train as a healthcare professional in all aspects of medicines use and design.
From employability to overseas placements, there are lots of reasons to study pharmacy at Bath. Here are our top 5.
Play a vital role in the discovery, development and testing of therapeutic agents to improve global health.
From placements to lab facilities, there are lots of reasons to study pharmacology at Bath. Here are our top 5.
Pharmacology alumna, Charlotte Bell, talks about how her course at Bath gave her the skills and experience to take on a PhD at Cancer Research UK.
Find out about our taught postgraduate courses for practising pharmacists and our MSc in Drug discovery.
Part time, practice-based, career-long learning for pharmacists and other health professionals.
Gain knowledge and practical skills in drug discovery science from target identification through to getting a drug to market.
Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how to apply.
A part-time course, completed in up to 5 years, to gain an MD qualification.
Read about the latest research news and press releases from the Department.
Dr Ute Jungwirth from the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology is the new chair of Cancer Research at Bath and she has plans for a September in-person event.
Using inhaled antibiotics to treat lower respiratory tract infections could help reduce antimicrobial resistance.
Bath postgraduate Aron Jarvis has been selected by the Research Institute for the Care of Older People (RICE) as their first ever PhD Fellow.
A new paper identifies antioxidants that can be added to skin-care products to mop-up harmful iron, thereby lessening sun damage.
Patches that deliver medicine through the skin could, in time, significantly reduce the need for injections, thanks to a three-year project launched this week.
Scientists identify a new link between certain molecules produced by the microbiome and the function of a protein that impacts gut inflammation.
We have a long-standing and internationally recognised reputation for high-quality, translational research with an overall aim of improved health outcomes.
Our research spans fundamental drug discovery science, target identification through to health care delivery and lifelong health.
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We are postgraduate research students working on a variety of projects across a range of themes.
We are firmly committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome a diverse population of both students and staff.
The Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology is the first Department at the University to hold a Silver Award for their commitment to gender equality.
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Details on how we engage with schools and communities and on our regular seminars for academics.
We offer a range of activities to local schools, colleges and communities.
We hold over 20 research seminars a year with a broad mix of internal and external speakers.
Ranked top 10 for pharmacy and pharmacology in the Guardian University Guide 2022.
Pharmacy teaching is patient-focused, via strong relationships with hospitals and practising pharmacy professionals. Our links with industry mean we offer outstanding placement opportunities.
In pharmacology we train students to develop a broad knowledge and skills base in preparation for a career as a research scientist or in pharmaceutical development.
General enquires 01225 383782 or email pharmacy-enquiries@bath.ac.uk.