Pharmacists are at the front-line of the modern healthcare system. Experts in the design and use of medicines, they play a critical role in improving patient health.
Our Bath and Plymouth pharmacy courses prepare you for a career as a pharmacist, with work placements in hospitals, GP surgeries, and community pharmacies, helping you decide the area that fits you best.
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You can choose between countryside and coast, with our highly-ranked pharmacy course available to study in Bath and Plymouth.
Students on both our Bath and Plymouth pharmacy courses will study the same course content and graduate with a University of Bath degree, gaining a unique knowledge of the scientific development and clinical use of medicines, and preparing you for a career as a pharmacist.
From the historic, cobblestone waterfront to the city’s thriving bars, cafés and shops, Plymouth caters to everyone. As an MPharm student at Plymouth, you’ll be based in brand-new, purpose-built pharmacy facilities at the heart of campus.
Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture, so there are many notable locations to visit around the city. As an MPharm student living in Bath, you'll get all the convenience of living in a vibrant, historic city, but with a friendly and safe community atmosphere.
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Placements are great opportunities to broaden your skills and decide the area of pharmacy that best fits you and your career. During your course, you’ll go on regular placements in healthcare settings, gaining hands-on experience in hospitals, GP surgeries, and community pharmacies. We have strong relationships with local NHS Trusts in Bath, Bristol, Swindon and Plymouth, as well as with leading national community pharmacy chains (Boots, Day Lewis Pharmacy).
We have a reputation for producing well-rounded, confident and academically strong students, who achieve high pass rates in the mandatory registration assessment set by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Our final-year pharmacy students consistently gain high-quality Foundation Training places in a variety of sectors across the UK through the national NHS recruitment process.
This combination of skills makes our students stand out as more desirable to employers; proven year-on-year as our graduates go on to attain some of the best jobs in the UK.
Rankings for the University of Bath.
University of Bath ranked 5th for pharmacology and pharmacy in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
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