| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPharm (Hons) | Full-time | 4 years | September | find out | find out |
Overview
Gain insight into the pharmaceutical advances of the future and learn how to use modern drug technology with this accredited MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy degree.
Practise using the skills and knowledge you learn under supervision from GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) registered pharmacists and out in the field. Achieve valuable on-the-job experience with patients and the public on placements as you prepare for practice and independent prescribing.
Once you graduate, you'll need to complete a foundation training year in a pharmacy setting, and pass the registration assessment, to register as a Pharmacist with the GPhC. You could also go onto a career in areas such as drug development and formulation, and clinical trials.
Course Highlights
Careers and Opportunities
Demand for qualified pharmacists is increasing. After completing the MPharm course, you can become a fully qualified pharmacist within a year if you successfully complete the foundation training and pass the GPhC registration examination (maximum three attempts).
Foundation training can be undertaken in one pharmacy setting or split across a variety of different settings – including communities, hospitals, and general practice. You can also secure foundation training in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our Careers and Employability Service can support you in applying for your foundation year training, helping with interview techniques and the application process. You'll get help, advice and support for up to 5 years after you leave the University.
As a fully qualified Pharmacist in the NHS, you'll usually start at the bottom of band 6 of the Agenda for Change pay scale (£32,306 in 2021/22). As your NHS career progresses, you could reach band 9 as a chief pharmacist (£93,735–£108,075 in 2021/22).
The expanding responsibilities of pharmacists means you'll have many other job options at the end of the course. Areas you could work in include:
Recent graduates have gone on to work for organisations including:
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120-128 from 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include 40 points from A level Chemistry, and 40 points from an A level in a second Science subject or Mathematics. Other qualifications are considered including BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science at DDM-DDD plus A level Chemistry. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application.
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online values based interview, including situational judgement test, which will be used alongside your application to determine your suitability for this course.
Applicants should be aware that any offer on the course is subject to passing an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and occupational health assessment of fitness to study, which will be conducted after enrolment on the course.
*Please note: A levels in Applied Science, General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not normally accepted.
English Language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
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