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We integrate the science of drug design and development, with embedded clinical case-study teaching alongside experiential learning. Our approach is designed to develop your academic, practical and personal qualities so you can practise competently, professiona...
Pharmacy at Swansea University is designed to prepare you for your role as medicines expert in the modern interdisciplinary healthcare team. Our 4-year MPharm programme will get you ready for the changing face of pharmacy and the new and advanced roles pharmacists undertake in healthcare and pharmaceutical settings. <br/><br/>We integrate the science of drug design and development, with embedded clinical case-study teaching alongside experiential learning. Our approach is designed to develop your academic, practical and personal qualities so you can practise competently, professionally and with confidence.<br/><br/>Throughout your 4 years with us, you will undertake a variety of placements in the hospital, community and primary care settings. Our expanding horizons placements will give some students the opportunity to undertake pharmacy experiences in prisons, care homes and enterprises to explore the role of pharmacists in new, innovative and emerging areas of practice. The breadth, variety and quality of our placements will allow you to experience the diverse roles you could undertake as a pharmacist and decide on the direction you would like your future pharmacist career to take.<br/><br/>From the moment you enrol at Swansea we will work with you to develop your clinical and professional skills, and alongside learning about the latest scientific advances we will prepare you for the rapidly changing and innovative environment in which modern pharmacists now find themselves. Our digital thread brings together the technological advances in pharmaceutical development and medicines management, preparing you for future practice in a world of big data, AI, robotics and video consultations. We take this modern approach whilst ensuring our students still have the underpinning knowledge of the fundamental sciences to cement their role as an experts in drugs and medicines.<br/><br/>Pharmacy at Swansea builds on the strengths of the Medical School by adopting an interdisciplinary approach. We recognise that Pharmacists, Doctors and Nurses work together in a clinical setting so 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 Swansea University Medical School to develop high-quality healthcare professionals to meet the needs of the NHS and patients alike.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
B230
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
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.
Other UK and International qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis – please contact us to discuss them.
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.
DDD
DDM
Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science only. Optional chemistry modules are desirable i.e. organic chemistry.
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
Must include H3 in Chemistry and one other STEM subject.
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.
Advanced Skills Challenge will be considered in lieu of a 3rd A Level
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
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