
Pharmacy MPharm
Course Overview - Pharmacy MPharm
Play a vital role in improving the health of patients. Become an expert in the design, development and therapeutic use of medicines. Graduate and develop a fascinating and rewarding career, both holistically and financially.
Our highly-regarded Pharmacy course begins with a broad overview of the fundamental pharmaceutical and biological sciences. You will develop more specialised knowledge and skills in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, therapeutics, clinical management and patient-focused clinical skills.
The course lasts four years and you will...
<strong>Play a vital role in improving the health of patients. Become an expert in the design, development and therapeutic use of medicines. Graduate and develop a fascinating and rewarding career, both holistically and financially.</strong><br/><br/>Our highly-regarded Pharmacy course begins with a broad overview of the fundamental pharmaceutical and biological sciences. You will develop more specialised knowledge and skills in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, therapeutics, clinical management and patient-focused clinical skills.<br/><br/>The course lasts four years and you will graduate as a Master of Pharmacy. The MPharm is the only undergraduate qualification in the UK which leads to professional registration as a pharmacist which is a key worker profession.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
City Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B230
Institution Code
S84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
Must include Chemistry and one other science subject at Grade B or above.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Access to HE Diploma, pass with 45 credits at level 3. 30 Distinctions overall with 15 in Chemistry, and 15 in another science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Must include a minimum of 4 Chemistry Units at Distinction. Optional units must include: Unit 13 – Applications of Inorganic Chemistry Unit 14 – Applications of Organic Chemistry Unit 19 – Practical Chemical Analysis All of which must be a minimum of Distinction.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We also require at least three passes at GCSE grade C or above which must include Mathematics and English Language. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above.
T Level
M
Within science
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |