Course Overview

Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), our Pharmacy MPharm degree is designed to offer a varied learning experience while giving you the chance to gain a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences. So by studying with us: Youll be able to combine the theory of science with developing and applying the practical and professional skills youll need to launch your career. Youll be focusing firmly on medicines and patients and have the chance to get to grips with all aspects of the industry, from understanding the development and design of drugs to investigating the role of pharmacists in society. Youll be able to work in our formulation laboratory where medicines are made. Beyond the lab, we also help you build your understanding of how the work you do will have a real impact on people. By working with prescriptions and thinking about patients right from the start, youll be able to focus on the end goal of your studies and prepare for scenarios youre likely to come across as you take your first steps as a healthcare professional.

General Eligibility

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check takes place as part of enrolment, this is a compulsory requirement for entry onto this course. As part of this check you are required to have your identification documents verified by the Post Office. There is a charge for this, payable at the point of verification at the Post Office, which you are required to pay (usually around £10). The University will pay for the full DBS check, you are not required to pay for this. Relevant offences disclosed by the DBS will be taken into account regarding your suitability to undertake this course. Once your place is confirmed, you will be required to complete a health check questionnaire. If you have not completed courses of all relevant vaccinations you will be advised to do so. Occasionally these may be chargeable by your doctor. If there are any further medical reports required you may incur additional costs.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.