Stemming the flow of drugs into prisons
A multi-disciplinary team from Bath is developing the world's first portable device that detects synthetic drugs.
Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Our internationally recognised centre of excellence covers all the skills you'll need to develop and prescribe medicinal products.
Research with Impact
Our research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all.
Research Excellence Framework 2021
99% of our submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).
Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology research
Our research spans fundamental drug discovery science, target identification through to health care delivery and lifelong health.
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.
Undergraduate pharmacy courses
Train as a healthcare professional in all aspects of medicines use and design.
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
Play a vital role in the discovery, development and testing of therapeutic agents to improve global health.
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.
Applying my pharmacology knowledge from Bath to anti-cancer treatment research
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.
Postgraduate degrees
Find out about our taught postgraduate courses for practising pharmacists and our MSc in Drug discovery.
Clinical pharmacy postgraduate courses including Prescribing
Part time, practice-based, career-long learning for pharmacists and other 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.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
A part-time course, completed in up to 5 years, to gain an MD qualification.
News
Read about the latest research news and press releases from the Department.
New chair relaunches CR@B networking events
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.
Inhaled antibiotics could help reduce antimicrobial resistance
Using inhaled antibiotics to treat lower respiratory tract infections could help reduce antimicrobial resistance.
Local dementia-research charity selects Bath student for its first PhD Student Fellowship
Bath postgraduate Aron Jarvis has been selected by the Research Institute for the Care of Older People (RICE) as their first ever PhD Fellow.
Add iron-trapping extracts to sunscreens to make them truly effective
A new paper identifies antioxidants that can be added to skin-care products to mop-up harmful iron, thereby lessening sun damage.
The pain-free injection alternative gets a boost
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.
A gut feeling: understanding how our gut microbiome communicates with our immune system
Scientists identify a new link between certain molecules produced by the microbiome and the function of a protein that impacts gut inflammation.
Our research and people
We have a long-standing and internationally recognised reputation for high-quality, translational research with an overall aim of improved health outcomes.
Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology research
Our research spans fundamental drug discovery science, target identification through to health care delivery and lifelong health.
People in the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology postgraduate research students
We are postgraduate research students working on a variety of projects across a range of themes.
Equality and diversity
We are firmly committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome a diverse population of both students and staff.
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
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.
Contact us
General enquires 01225 383782 or email pharmacy-enquiries@bath.ac.uk.