University of Bath

University name
University of Bath
Department
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Research opportunity title
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Qualification, duration, mode
PhD 24-48FT 36-72PT*MPhil 12-36FT 24-48PT
Months of entry
October
Entry requirements
An upper 2nd-class Honours degree or above in an appropriate scientific discipline.
Funding
EPSRC, MRC, Wellcome Trust, RPSGB, university, department and industry.
International student info
IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components); TOEFL 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test).
Number of new students
11-20
Total number of students
Over 40
Research description
The Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology was awarded the highest possible grade of 5*A in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise. It provides a broad platform for cutting-edge research and is committed to maintaining its position of international excellence. The Department is organised into four groups: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice. This structure allows for focussed and/or interdisciplinary research, as well as collaborative projects with the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare providers. Postgraduates have the opportunity to work on projects ranging from fundamental aspects of drug discovery, action and development to applied areas that are closer to healthcare delivery.
Departmental specialisms
Analytical; Drug Targeting; Medicinal Chemistry; Medicines Design; Microbiology; Pharmaceutics; Pharmacy Practice; Cell Biology; Photodegradation.
RAE score
5*
Contact name
Admissions Tutor
Telephone
01225 386093
Fax
01225 386114
Email
pharm-research@bath.ac.uk
Web
www.bath.ac.uk/pharmacy/