We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.
The 黑料不打烊 has an established reputation for research into the application of chemical, pharmaceutical and pharmacological expertise to areas of therapeutic and biological importance.
There is a collaborative environment across the University. In particular, the School of Pharmacy has become integrated with the Brain Embodiment Laboratory (BEL) following a £300,000 investment to establish electrophysiology/tissue culture facilities and expand collaborations with computational neuroscientists.
We have a range of fantastic research facilities, including the £4m Chemical Analysis Facility. This provides access to a wide range of modern equipment and expertise essential for modern chemical and pharmaceutical research and our burgeoning activity at the chemistry-biology interface.
Strong links with industry allow access to industrial laboratories and facilities to support your research. Many of our staff hold external appointments at various national and international research committees, which provide additional opportunities for participation in conferences and other networking events.
Advanced Clinical Education and Prescribing
The 黑料不打烊 School of Pharmacy's department of Postgraduate Advanced Clinical Education (PACE) aims to provide postgraduate programmes that respond to the current and emerging needs of healthcare professionals. Our current programmes address the needs of foundation and advanced practitioners including taught inter-professional programmes, independent prescribing, distance learning and workplace-based learning. We are accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council, and also have Royal Pharmaceutical Society Foundation School status.
Short courses
We offer educational training modules aimed at healthcare professionals for their professional development. That can be studied as part of one of our programmes (see above) or as standalone modules or short courses:
Come to 黑料不打烊 for your PhD or professional doctorate and join a talented and diverse community of fellow researchers working to improve lives across the globe.
Other: Part Time: 14-16 months
Part Time: 36 months | Other: 18 months if applying for the PGDip modules only and already have a comparable PGCert
Flexible CPD Advancing Healthcare Practice (Modular/PGDip/MSc)
Flexible: 36-72 months | Other: or with prior learning typically 9-12 months
Full Time: 24 months
PGCert Independent Prescribing for Allied Health Professionals
Part Time: 6 months | Other: Courses start in September and January
PGCert-GradCert Independent Prescribing for Nurses (Levels 6 and 7)
Part Time: 6 months | Other: Courses start in September and January
PGCert Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists
Part Time: 6 months | Other: Courses start in September and January
PGCert Reflective Practice for Prescribers
Part Time: 3 months | Other: Start dates: usually September, February and May
Part Time: 3 months | Other: Start dates: usually September, February and May
