School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Institute of Pharmaceutical Science

From molecules to medicines: using science to transform health

The Institute of Pharmaceutical Science is organised into four Departments that work together towards the development of toxicological and forensic science, the discovery of novel medicines & new formulations that can be evaluated in the clinic, and providing a better understanding of how to optimise the use of existing medicines by patients and healthcare professionals.

Find out more about our Departments below.

Students from the Institute of Pharmaceutical Science walking in corridor

Analytical, Environmental & Forensic Sciences

The Department aims to develop and improve forensic science methodologies and to explore and…

Drug Discovery

The Department brings together scientific expertise in a broad range of areas, from medicinal…

Medicines development

The Department develops novel materials, formulations, drug delivery devices, manufacturing,…

Medicines Use

The Department provides expertise on the evaluation, optimisation and risk associated with…

Laboratory to bedside

Our laboratory-based research is located in the Franklin Wilkins Building on the Waterloo Campus and focuses on innovation in drug discovery and drug delivery technologies.

Our clinical researchers work closely with local teaching hospitals through King’s Health Partners and include training, education and research in optimising medicines use.