School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences

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The School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences is located within the city centre campus of the University and is the second largest school in the University. The Head of School is Professor Donald Cairns.

Practical and Professional

Students reading in pharmacy setting The School has an impressive portfolio of seven courses accredited or approved by professional bodies. These include the General Pharmaceutical Council, the Forensic Science Society, the Nutrition Society and the Health Professions Council.

 

Multidisciplinary

Student in labThe School is multidisciplinary, with students benefiting from interactions across a range of subject areas – such as biomedical sciences, analytical and medicinal chemistry, forensic science, nutrition, pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences.

These are just a few of the many reasons why graduates from the School are in such high demand from employers.

Staff of the School

  • Modern Facilities

    Modern Facilities

    The School has well-equipped laboratories, mock-up workplaces and state-of-the-art instruments spread across two sites in the city campus.

  • Range of Courses

    Range of Courses

    The School's robust and industry relevant courses equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in distinct and exciting industries.

  • Open Days

    Open Days

    The School is an active participant in the annual university open day, which takes place in October and November each year.

  • Scholarships

    Scholarships

    The School offers a number of scholarship awards for promising students who apply for selected courses at the School.


The school has courses across two subject categories:

Health Professions Laboratory, Biomedical & Sports Sciences


In addition to scholarly research, many of our staff perform research across a range of topics as research institute members.

Institute for Health & Welfare Research Institute for Innovation, Design & Sustainability

Leadership

  1. Professor Donald Cairns

    Donald Cairns

    Within the school, Professor Cairns leads the strategic planning, coordination, development and supervision of academic work in the areas of pharmacy, biomedical sciences, forensic and analytical science; and nutrition and dietetics.

    Professor Donald Cairns BSc(Hons) PhD MRPharmS CSci CChem FRSC

News RSS

  1. 22, November, 2012 RGU grad hailed Young Pharmacist of the Year

    Young Irish Pharmacist of the Year

    Ronan Sheridan has been awarded a prestigious national accolade at the Helix Health Pharmacist Awards 2012.  

Events

  1. 11, July, 2013 Summer Graduation Ceremony - Health and Social Care (10:30am)

    Graduation

    Ceremony for all courses in School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences  

Robert Gordon University, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FR, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781