Course summary

We have scientists and clinicians working together on all aspects of pharmaceutical sciences and clinical pharmacy. This spans the fundamental understanding and concepts of drug action, the discovery of new drugs and development of medicines, the clinical management and rationale use of medicines, through to the professional role of the pharmacist in improving public health. As a postgraduate research student studying for an MPhil or PhD, you will be based within the School of Pharmacy and a research institute in the Faculty of Medical Sciences relevant to your proposed research. Our research institutes are as follows: Ageing Cell and Molecular Biosciences Cellular Medicine Health and Society Genetic Medicine Neuroscience Cancer Research If your research involves clinical components there may be a partnership with the NHS. The School of Pharmacy's focus is on multidisciplinary translational research, work that is relevant to real life. We combine world-class laboratory and clinical research facilities with an open environment where scholars, clinicians and researchers benefit from working side-by-side. You will spend your time within research teams led by experts in their field, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We offer MPhil and PhD supervision in the following research areas: Disease-Selective Medicines Improved Strategies for the Treatment of Chronic Pain Cellular Physiology Safety Pharmacology and Discovery Toxicology Pharmaceutics and Chemical Principles of Dosage Form Design Pharmaceutical Public Health Rational Medicines Use Patient Safety and Health Information Technology