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Doctor of Medicine in Pharmacy & Pharmacology (Research)

  • MD
  • 5 Years
  • Part-time
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  • Postgraduate
University of Bath
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Students will present a thesis completed while employed, or they will submit published work embodying research in some aspect of Medicine.

You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September.

Programme content
Learning

  • Doctoral skills online

  • Research project

  • Supervisory team

Research content
There are 3 different pathways that can be taken to complete the Doctor of Medicine programme:

  • carrying out work during the 5 years of taking the course

  • publishing work previously completed

  • or collating a series of papers previously published.

Professional Development
Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our DoctoralSkills workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.

Modules

Please check the University of Bath website for the most recently published course detail.

Assessment method

  • Thesis
  • Viva Voce

Assessment description
Candidates are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis.

The final stage of the MD programme is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Bath

Study options

  • MD • Part-time • 5 Years

Start dates

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Entry requirements

You will normally need one of the following:

  • IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
  • TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For the most up-to-date information on tuition fees, please visit: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/

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