Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
Queen's University Belfast
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Master of Pharmacy (with Honours) - MPharm (H)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Master of Pharmacy (with Honours) - MPharm (H)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Course info

Pharmacy is concerned with the design, evaluation, production and use of medicines and is based on the chemical, biological and medical sciences as the foundation for clinical and community practice. Pharmacists also have the ability and opportunity to monitor and optimise the therapeutic use of medicines by patients. In order to communicate confidently and effectively with patients, pharmacists must also have a knowledge of the social and behavioural aspects of health care. All of these facets ...Read more

Pharmacy is concerned with the design, evaluation, production and use of medicines and is based on the chemical, biological and medical sciences as the foundation for clinical and community practice. Pharmacists also have the ability and opportunity to monitor and optimise the therapeutic use of medicines by patients. In order to communicate confidently and effectively with patients, pharmacists must also have a knowledge of the social and behavioural aspects of health care. All of these facets are addressed and integrated in this undergraduate degree.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
5/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
2nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
Pharmacy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Pharmacy graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Pharmacy graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
JE
JI EUN
27 Dec 24

It is good overall but the facilities are not the..Read more

C
CHENYU
18 Dec 24

The Best Aspects: One of the best things about my university is the high quality of teaching and the dedication of the professors. They are approachable, knowledgeable, and truly..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H1,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

To include Chemistry and at least one from Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics.A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Two Advanced Highers required to include:Chemistry and at least one Higher from Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.

Successful completion of IB Diploma with 34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level to include Chemistry and at least one of Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics.

To include Higher Level grade H1 in Biology and Chemistry.If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in English and Mathematics.

Popular A-level subjects

Pharmacy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
100%
Biology
87%
Mathematics
55%
Geography
13%
Physics
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£4,750 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,300 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,300 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£25300 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Pharmacy reviews

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JI EUN
27 Dec 24
Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
It is good overall but the facilities are not the...
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CHENYU
18 Dec 24
Pharmacy MPhil
The Best Aspects: One of the best things about my university is the high quality of teaching and the dedication of the professors. They are approachable, knowledgeable, and truly...
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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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