Pharmacy MPharm
Course Overview - Pharmacy MPharm
At the University of Suffolk, we’re building a future-facing pharmacy programme — designed to prepare the next generation of pharmacists for the challenges and opportunities of modern healthcare. It’s a chance to be part of something new, something bold. Be a pioneer in the future of pharmacy.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, and learn how this knowledge can be applied in clinical practice, pharmacy research, and real-world healthcare environments. From exploring the human body to understanding drugs at a molecular level — and even making medicine...
At the University of Suffolk, we’re building a future-facing pharmacy programme — designed to prepare the next generation of pharmacists for the challenges and opportunities of modern healthcare. It’s a chance to be part of something new, something bold. Be a pioneer in the future of pharmacy. <br/>You’ll gain a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, and learn how this knowledge can be applied in clinical practice, pharmacy research, and real-world healthcare environments. From exploring the human body to understanding drugs at a molecular level — and even making medicines in our specialist labs — your learning will be grounded in science, but always connected to patient care. <br/>Youll also discover how pharmacists can lead in interdisciplinary teams, drive innovation in personalised and digital medicine, and tackle the biggest public health challenges of our time. <br/><br/>Becoming a Pharmacist: To become a fully registered pharmacist in the UK, you must first complete a four-year MPharm degree, followed by a structured 12-month foundation training year in practice. You must also pass the GPhC registration assessment to be eligible to apply to register with the GPhC and practise as a pharmacist. This course is your first step on that journey — giving you the scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and professional values needed to succeed. <br/><br/>Our course is built around the latest General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) education standards, and taught by academic and clinical staff passionate about making a difference.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
University of Suffolk
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B230
Institution Code
S82
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
128
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Science, Medicine, Medical Sciences, Health Sciences- with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Science or Mathematics units and 15 credits at Merit or above. This must include 15 credits in Chemistry units achieved at Distinction. Where these are not included, A level Chemistry at grade B or above will be accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
in Applied Science (Biomedical Science, or Analytical and Forensic Science, or Physical Science). BTEC applicants must be studying all of the following modules: Principles and Applications of Science I Principles and Applications of Science II Applications of Organic Chemistry Practical Chemical Analysis Applications of Inorganic Chemistry Industrial Chemical Reactions BTEC applicants without the above modules will be required to have A Level Chemistry at grade B or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applicants are required to hold three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 (Level 2 equivalents are not accepted).
A level
A,B,B
One A-Level should be a minimum of a grade B in Chemistry, and one other A-level in a science subject for example Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International, Republic of Ireland | £18,870 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
































