Research-connected teaching

As a research-intensive Russell Group university, the University of Liverpool ensures students benefit from being surrounded by world-leading researchers.

Research-connected teaching at Liverpool is built on two principles:

1. Integrating current research and methodologies directly into teaching and learning
2. Progressively building students’ research skills so they become producers of research, not just consumers.

Across your studies, students develop skills in critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation—essential for graduate-level employment and further study. Programmes are designed to gradually increase research engagement, starting with critiquing research articles, progressing to independent research projects. Students also engage with researchers, join interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to projects that may generate new knowledge and benefit communities. 

Our research

In the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, this approach is enriched by the University’s diverse research portfolio:

Antimicrobial resistance

Our Antimicrobials and AMR team unites Liverpool’s strengths in clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, data sciences and population health to address the global threat posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Pharmacy practice

Our pharmacy practice research explores medicines optimisation, pharmacy service provision, and informs the shaping of future healthcare. Our pedagogical research informs and strengthens pharmacy education, ensuring graduates are fully prepared to become future pharmacist independent prescribers. We work across hospital, community, and primary care settings, tackling real-world challenges such as medicines safety, prescribing, digital innovation, and workforce development.

Infectious disease

Research spans bacteriology, virology, and parasitology, addressing global health threats.

Cancer biology

From basic science to translational research, teams explore how discoveries can move into clinical treatments.

Chemistry of world health

Based within the Department of Chemistry, the Chemistry of World Health research cluster focuses on medicinal chemistry, materials chemistry for nanomedicines, molecular modelling, antimicrobial surfaces research, and bio-organic chemistry. 

Pharmacology and personalised medicine

Studies focus on tailoring drug treatments to individual genetic profiles to increase effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Educational research

Developing resources for high schools as well as participating in pedagogical research to understand how to improve teaching and learning.

Through the integration of teaching and active research, our students gain not only cutting-edge scientific knowledge but also first-hand experience of the research process, preparing them for diverse careers in all sectors of pharmacy, from clinical practice and research, to industry and academia.