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.
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
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 require GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above, together with GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 or above.
T Level
M
Within science, together with a grade B minimum for the Core component plus a minimum of a Merit for the specialism.
Search Postgraduate Courses at University of Sunderland
Take the next steps at University of Sunderland with our postgraduate course search.
Fees and funding
Unfortunately, we're unable to gather fee information for this course.


































