ProfBenedict Ryan

Prof Ben Ryan is Deputy Head of School (Education) & Associate Professor in Pharmacology  in the School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences. Prof Ryan has over 15 years education leadership experience, designing, developing, delivering and quality assuring University curricula.  As Deputy Head of School (Education) Prof Ryan is leading on implementation and tracking of Theme 2 – ‘Education & Student Success’ of the PBS strategy, ensuring the School continues to deliver innovative, future focused curricula and research driven educational experiences across all PBS delivered programmes. In addition, as Deputy Head of School (Education) Prof Ryan is responsible for oversight  of quality metrics related to School programme delivery and student experience. Previous Education Leadership roles held include: Deputy Head of School (Programmes Innovation) (2023-2025), Foundation Programme Director (BSc(Advanced Therapeutic Technologies)) (2021 -2023) & Year 1 Lead - Integrated MPharm programme (2014-2021). Prof Ryan is a registered pharmacist and an AdvanceHE Senior Fellow.