Pharmacy at Keele ranked No.1 in West Midlands
Keele has been ranked the No.1 university in the West Midlands to study Pharmacy in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
Keele was ranked as the best in the region for Pharmacy in the prestigious league table, which judges universities on a range of criteria including research and teaching quality, student experience, and graduate prospects.
Pharmacy students at Keele benefit from approximately 30 weeks of placement experience during their course, one of the highest amounts for pharmacy students anywhere in the UK, and teaching from research-active academics at the forefront of their fields.
Pharmacy teaching at Keele also makes use of the latest technologies and innovations such as augmented reality, to complement the high levels of clinical skills training and ensure graduates are ready for a career in the healthcare sector.
Professor Heidi Fuller, Head of the School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as the top university in the West Midlands for Pharmacy. This ranking reflects the dedication of our staff and placement providers, the innovation in our teaching, and the outstanding commitment of our students. At Keele, we strive to prepare our graduates not just for today’s healthcare challenges, but to lead the future of pharmacy.”
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