The aim of the MPharm course at Ulster is to educate pharmacy students to a high standard in an environment of modern clinical relevance, thereby facilitating their immediate integration into a forward thinking, healthcare-based profession that practises clinical excellence and understands fully the pharmaceutical principles underpinning therapeutic application of drug substances. The MPharm programme is designed to provide academically challenging and vocationally relevant pharmacy education and training underpinned by appropriate science elements (pharmaceutical sciences) and appr...
The aim of the MPharm course at Ulster is to educate pharmacy students to a high standard in an environment of modern clinical relevance, thereby facilitating their immediate integration into a forward thinking, healthcare-based profession that practises clinical excellence and understands fully the pharmaceutical principles underpinning therapeutic application of drug substances. The MPharm programme is designed to provide academically challenging and vocationally relevant pharmacy education and training underpinned by appropriate science elements (pharmaceutical sciences) and appropriate professional practice skills (pharmacy practice and patient care).<br/><br/>Information for Canadian applicants - please refer to course details in Ulster prospectus.<br/><br/>The MPharm programme offers a modern, innovative, and integrated Masters degree level education in Pharmacy that meets the standards of the University and the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The MPharm programme will provide students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and appropriate training required for them to be responsible for the manufacture, safe, legal and professional control, distribution and use of medicinal products. This programme also incorporates detailed studies of all aspects of drug action, design, formulation and use.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Coleraine
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B230
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
B,B,B,B,B
To include Chemistry and one subject from Mathematics, Physics or Biology. English and Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
D:39,M:6
To include Distinctions in all science modules. Specific modules will be required and must include Chemistry. (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course). Overall profile of 73%, including 73% in all Level 3 modules and must include Chemistry. (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course). If GCSE Mathematics at grade C has not been obtained then a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required.
28
Overall profile minimum: 28 points with at least 14 points at Higher Level including 6 points in Higher Level Chemistry and 7 points from Higher Level Physics, Biology or Mathematics.
DDD
The following units are essential and must be passed with Distinction: Principles and Applications of Science I, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Principles and Applications of Science II, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Industrial Chemical Reactions.
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
To include Chemistry and at least one other subject from Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Agricultural Science at H2. All applicants must achieve a minimum of H6 in English and Maths or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first-degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Chemistry Grade C or Double Award Science Grade CC or above also required. Please no
B,B,B
To include Chemistry and one subject from Mathematics, Physics or Biology. English and Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
A,A,B
A Level Essential Subjects: Chemistry required and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science or Life and Health Sciences. DA Applied Science and DA Life and Health Science are acceptable along with Chemistry.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |