Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) is a leading centre for research focused on new medicines, better medicines and better use of medicines.

SIPBS is a top UK School of Pharmacy delivering an accredited four year MPharm degree together with a range of accredited BSc and MSci degrees in the Biomedical Sciences.

We offer a number of taught Masters degrees and have a thriving postgraduate research community undertaking PhD and MPhil higher degrees.

SIPBS is committed to supporting equality and diversity for all our staff and students.

SIPBS students

Study with us - undergraduate
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Study with us - postgraduate
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International partners
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Outreach
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Continuing professional development
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Athena SWAN in SIPBS

In 2021 SIPBS received an Athena SWAN Silver Award recognising exceptional commitment and excellence in the advancement of gender equality. This is in addition to our 2017 Bronze award.

Contact us

161 Cathedral St
Glasgow G4 0RE

+44 (0) 141 548 2125
hodsipbs@strath.ac.uk
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