
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’.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
You can choose from a range of research areas within Pharmacy covering:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmaceutics
- Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Research degrees may start at any time of the year
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Pharmacy Health Sciences View 179 other Masters in Pharmacy in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you applying to.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition 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
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.