| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-23 | 2023-07-04 |
| 2024-01-23 | - |
Program Overview
Pharmacists are at the front-line of the modern healthcare system. Experts in medicines design and use, they play a critical role in improving patient health.
The content and structure of this course will be changing to reflect the revised standards for pharmacists training set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This web page will reflect these changes in due course. Please note this affects all pharmacy courses in the UK.
You’ll gain a unique knowledge of both the scientific development and clinical use of medicines, equipping you with the skills for a rewarding career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical research.
By studying human biology and disease, pharmaceutical chemistry and physical sciences you’ll learn about the causes and progression of medical conditions and how drugs exert their effects. You'll also learn about the appropriate prescribing, supply and administration of medications and the principles of disease progression and medicines optimisation.
Put your learning into practice
As a highly patient focussed profession, we put great emphasis on regular patient contact and clinical placements. Starting from year one, you’ll benefit from our excellent connections on placements with major teaching hospitals, community pharmacies and GP practices.
You'll also have inter-professional sessions with medical, nursing and dental students to build confidence in your professional practice role.
Undertake a research project in the UK or abroad
You’ll undertake an extensive research project to develop your research skills, ensuring you graduate a well-rounded and highly employable pharmacist.
You’ll either work alongside researchers in the Department or internationally, on a 12-week placement with one of our partner organisations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the USA or Brazil.
Benefit from specialist facilities
You'll have access to our specially designed Pharmacy Practice and simulation suites. As well as developing your consultation skills through role-playing exercises with staff and professional actors, you’ll get to put your knowledge to the test using SimMan 3G, an advanced robotic patient simulator used to emulate real-world scenarios.
Get ready for your future career
As a graduate from one of the top schools of pharmacy in the UK, you’ll be well equipped for a rewarding career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical research. We’re ranked Top 10 for ‘career after 15 months’ for pharmacy in the Guardian University Guide 2022 and our graduates consistently achieve high pass rates in the General Pharmaceutical Council’s pre-registration assessment. In 2021, our students had a 99% pass rate in the GPhC pre-registration assessment, the highest pass rate in the UK.
Connect with future employers
As the only undergraduate training provider for pharmacy in South West England, you'll be well-placed when looking for graduate jobs.
Whether you want to go into a patient-facing clinical role or prefer the idea of research or drug development, you’ll benefit from our strong links with the pharmaceutical industry, NHS providers and community pharmacy employers such as Boots, Lloyds and Day Lewis.
To become a practising pharmacist you will need to undertake a foundation year in primary or secondary care.
Learn more on our Virtual Experience Page
You can find out more about studying pharmacy at Bath by visiting our Pharmacy Virtual Experience page to hear from staff and students in the department.
Pharmacists are at the front-line of the modern healthcare system. Experts in medicines design and use, they play a critical role in improving patient health.
The content and structure of this course will be changing to reflect the revised standards for pharmacists training set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This web page will reflect these changes in due course. Please note this affects all pharmacy courses in the UK.
You’ll gain a unique knowledge of both the scientific development and clinical use of medicines, equipping you with the skills for a rewarding career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical research.
By studying human biology and disease, pharmaceutical chemistry and physical sciences you’ll learn about the causes and progression of medical conditions and how drugs exert their effects. You'll also learn about the appropriate prescribing, supply and administration of medications and the principles of disease progression and medicines optimisation.
Put your learning into practice
As a highly patient focussed profession, we put great emphasis on regular patient contact and clinical placements. Starting from year one, you’ll benefit from our excellent connections on placements with major teaching hospitals, community pharmacies and GP practices.
You'll also have inter-professional sessions with medical, nursing and dental students to build confidence in your professional practice role.
Undertake a research project in the UK or abroad
You’ll undertake an extensive research project to develop your research skills, ensuring you graduate a well-rounded and highly employable pharmacist.
You’ll either work alongside researchers in the Department or internationally, on a 12-week placement with one of our partner organisations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the USA or Brazil.
Benefit from specialist facilities
You'll have access to our specially designed Pharmacy Practice and simulation suites. As well as developing your consultation skills through role-playing exercises with staff and professional actors, you’ll get to put your knowledge to the test using SimMan 3G, an advanced robotic patient simulator used to emulate real-world scenarios.
Get ready for your future career
As a graduate from one of the top schools of pharmacy in the UK, you’ll be well equipped for a rewarding career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical research. We’re ranked Top 10 for ‘career after 15 months’ for pharmacy in the Guardian University Guide 2022 and our graduates consistently achieve high pass rates in the General Pharmaceutical Council’s pre-registration assessment. In 2021, our students had a 99% pass rate in the GPhC pre-registration assessment, the highest pass rate in the UK.
Connect with future employers
As the only undergraduate training provider for pharmacy in South West England, you'll be well-placed when looking for graduate jobs.
Whether you want to go into a patient-facing clinical role or prefer the idea of research or drug development, you’ll benefit from our strong links with the pharmaceutical industry, NHS providers and community pharmacy employers such as Boots, Lloyds and Day Lewis.
To become a practising pharmacist you will need to undertake a foundation year in primary or secondary care.
Learn more on our Virtual Experience Page
You can find out more about studying pharmacy at Bath by visiting our Pharmacy Virtual Experience page to hear from staff and students in the department.