Pharmacy MPharm
Course Overview - Pharmacy MPharm
A Brighton Pharmacy degree builds skills in prescribing, clinical decision-making and medicines management to prepare you for all areas of the profession, including community, hospital and industrial pharmacy.
At Brighton you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This degree is taught through a series of case studies that help you apply what you learn to real-life situations. This is combined with clinical training and extensive placement experience in community, hospital and primary care settings. Our inclusive appr...
<strong>A Brighton Pharmacy degree builds skills in prescribing, clinical decision-making and medicines management to prepare you for all areas of the profession, including community, hospital and industrial pharmacy.</strong><br/><br/>At Brighton you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This degree is taught through a series of case studies that help you apply what you learn to real-life situations. This is combined with clinical training and extensive placement experience in community, hospital and primary care settings. Our inclusive approach means we’ll help you play to your strengths and develop the skills to make a difference. <br/><br/>Brighton graduates progress into careers in community and hospital pharmacy, industry, academia and research. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong><br/>• Study a degree professionally accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), preparing you for the foundation training year required to become a qualified pharmacist. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our pharmacy courses are ranked 3rd in the UK overall and 5th in the UK for career prospects — Guardian University Guide 2025. <br/><br/><br/><br/>- 1st in UK for graduate earnings in pharmacy, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2024. <br/><br/><br/>• Gain real experience throughout the course with12 weeks of clinical placements in community pharmacies, GP surgeries, mental health trusts and secondary and tertiary care sectors. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Specialist facilities including patient simulators, an image analysis suite with atomic force microscope and a genomics/proteomics facility. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access funded opportunities such as the Brighton Student Research Experience Scheme (SRES). <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Guaranteed interview scheme with Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Contribute to research in areas such as drug delivery, cancer treatment, neuroscience and biomedical science. <br/><br/><br/><br/>- 100% of our research impact in allied health professions, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy is rated ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ – Research Excellence Framework 2021. <br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to study Pharmacy</strong><br/>Brighton & Hove is a thriving health and research hub, and the university has strong links to local hospitals, GP practices and community pharmacies. The city’s collaborative healthcare networks give you excellent opportunities to apply your knowledge directly in practice and prepare you for your future career.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Brighton
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B230
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
128
Access to HE Diploma
D:30
Pass with 60 credits overall. Must include 24 credits at distinction in biology and chemistry. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Must include three subjects at Higher Level, with grade 5 in Chemistry and Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
In Applied Science, with chemistry units and A level chemistry at grade B.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Minimum requirement: Maths and English language at grade B/5
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
A levels to include a B in chemistry and one further science A level.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,250 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |































