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Overview
As part of the School of Pharmacy, students will work amongst the very best researchers to produce original and distinctive globally leading research demanded by the expanding role of the pharmacist and pharmaceutical researcher.
The Pharmacy (Research) programme from University of Birmingham is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.
Career
We have a global reputation for producing sought after graduates and are:
- Ranked 1st as being the most targeted University by top graduate recruiters in the 2021 UK High Fliers Research report.
- 11th for employability in the Guardian University Guide 2021.
- Ranked as 85th in the world for employer reputation by QS World University rankings.
- Listed as 10th in the UK in The Global Employability University Ranking 2020 in the Times Higher Education, which lists the top 250 universities most frequently selected by global employers.
In the College of Medical and Dental Sciences our Times Graduate Prospects score (based on the 2017/18 Graduate Outcomes survey) is 95.1% for UK First Degree graduates, rising to 96.4% in graduate-level work or study for Postgraduate Researchers 15 months after leaving. Across all respondents to the Graduate Outcomes survey from MDS, over 95% agreed that their activity post-graduation was ‘meaningful’, with 93% stating that their ambitions were ‘on track’.
Programme Structure
You can choose from a range of research areas within Pharmacy covering:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmaceutics
- Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Research degrees may start at any time of the year
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 88
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Chemistry Pharmacy Health Sciences View 144 other Masters in Pharmacy in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 88
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you applying to.
Tuition Fee
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International
24780 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24780 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
4565 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4565 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
- UK: £2,283, part-time
- International: £12,390, part-time
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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