Pharmacy MPharm
Course Overview - Pharmacy MPharm
Modern healthcare is delivered by an interdisciplinary team and increasingly, pharmacists are delivering enhanced and new clinical services across healthcare settings, including as prescribers. Our Pharmacy degree recognises these new and advanced roles and integrates sciences and practice to prepare students to meet the challenges of the changing face of pharmacy.
During your four-year integrated Master’s degree (MPharm) in Pharmacy, you will follow a curriculum designed to reflect the way pharmacists approach patients and how patients present to pharmacists. We combine fu...
Modern healthcare is delivered by an interdisciplinary team and increasingly, pharmacists are delivering enhanced and new clinical services across healthcare settings, including as prescribers. Our Pharmacy degree recognises these new and advanced roles and integrates sciences and practice to prepare students to meet the challenges of the changing face of pharmacy.<br/><br/>During your four-year integrated Master’s degree (MPharm) in Pharmacy, you will follow a curriculum designed to reflect the way pharmacists approach patients and how patients present to pharmacists. We combine fundamental and complex scientific principles with how it is applied to give you a clear understanding of the practice of pharmacy.<br/><br/>Together with a strong focus on clinical and communication skills and digital technology, you will develop the academic, practical, and personal qualities to practice pharmacy competently and with confidence.<br/><br/>Pharmacy at Swansea University builds on the strengths of the Medical School by adopting an interdisciplinary approach to teaching. We recognise that pharmacists work alongside other healthcare professions in a clinical setting, therefore education and training should reflect this. You will benefit from our experience and expertise in clinical and life science, research, training and practice, helping you to develop your pharmaceutical practice, science and knowledge.<br/><br/>It is these strengths and the recognition of the need for scientific rigour and understanding, coupled with a strong focus on patient care and outcomes, that allow the Medical School to develop high-quality healthcare professionals to meet the needs of employers and patients alike.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B230
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
Grades of AABB in four suitable Scottish Higher level subjects (including Chemistry and one other STEM subject) plus Advanced Higher Grade B in Chemistry. English and Mathematics at SCQF Level 5 required if not taken at Higher/Advanced level.
Access to HE Diploma
Other UK and International qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis – please contact us to discuss them.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
34
32-34 must include HL 6 in Chemistry and HL 5 in one other STEM subject. Selection for interview is typically based on predicted IB grades of at least 32 points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDM
Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science only. Optional chemistry modules are desirable i.e. organic chemistry.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
Must include H3 in Chemistry and one other STEM subject.
A level
A,A,B
B,B,B
Must include Chemistry and at least one other STEM subject, i.e. Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Psychology Selection for interview is typically based on predicted grades of at least BBB.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge will be considered in lieu of a 3rd A Level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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