Undergraduate pharmacy courses
Train as a healthcare professional in all aspects of medicines use and design.
Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Our internationally recognised centre of excellence covers all the skills you'll need to develop and prescribe medicinal products.
Undergraduate study
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.
5 reasons to study pharmacy at Bath
From employability to overseas placements, there are lots of reasons to study pharmacy at Bath. Here are our top 5.
Undergraduate pharmacology courses
Learn how to develop effective treatments for both human and animal diseases.
5 reasons to study pharmacology at Bath
From placements to lab facilities, there are lots of reasons to study pharmacology at Bath. Here are our top 5.
Postgraduate degrees
Find out about our taught postgraduate courses for practising pharmacists and our MSc in Drug discovery.
Postgraduate diplomas and MScs in clinical pharmacy practice including Independent Prescribing
Part time, practice-based, career-long learning for pharmacists and health professionals.
MSc Drug Discovery
Gain knowledge and practical skills in drug discovery science from target identification through to getting a drug to market.
Postgraduate degrees in pharmacy and pharmacology
Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how to apply.
News and research
We have a long-standing and internationally recognised reputation for high-quality, translational research with an overall aim of improved health outcomes.
World first on-the-spot test for synthetic drug ‘spice’ developed at University of Bath
The simple five-minute test could help health professionals diagnose and treat patients who have taken the synthetic drug.
Donation for teaching pharmacy in memory of Dr Kirit Patel MBE
The new Day Lewis Pharmacy Management Simulation Suite was officially opened on campus last week.
Vaccine hesitancy: Why is anti-vax information online so persuasive?
Blog: Dr Sarah Chapman discusses the underlying causes behind vaccine hesitancy, including social media, information online, and healthcare practices.
University spin-out company, Bath ASU, receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise and Innovation
The University of Bath is delighted to announce that spin-out company, Bath ASU, has been acknowledged with the prestigious Queen’s Award 2019.
Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology research
Our research spans fundamental drug discovery science, target identification through to health care delivery and lifelong health.
Promising prostate cancer drug candidates identified by Bath scientists
Scientists screened tens of thousands of molecules looking for those with anti-cancer potential.
People, equality and diversity
We are firmly committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome a diverse population of both students and staff.
People in the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Find a member of staff in the department.
Silver Athena SWAN Award for Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
The Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology is the first Department at the University to hold a Silver Award for their commitment to gender equality.
Internal staff information: Pharmacy and Pharmacology
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Outreach and Events
Details on how we engage with schools and communities and on our regular seminars for academics.
Pharmacy and pharmacology outreach activities
We offer a range of activities to local schools, colleges and communities.
Seminars in the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
We hold over 20 research seminars a year with a broad mix of internal and external speakers.
About the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Top ten for pharmacy and pharmacology in the Complete University Guide 2020.
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.
Contact us
To enquire about our postgraduate diplomas and MScs in clinical pharmacy practice with Independent Prescribing please call 01225 383206 or email ap3t@bath.ac.uk.