Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
University of Brighton
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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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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
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Our MPharm programme is taught through a series of case studies that apply what you learn to real life scenarios by bringing together the science of pharmacy with the needs of the patient.Placements in either community or hospital settings in each year of the course prepare you for work as a patient-focussed professional. You’ll benefit from inter-professional learning opportunities through close links with Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and learning informed by research and clinical ...Read more

Our MPharm programme is taught through a series of case studies that apply what you learn to real life scenarios by bringing together the science of pharmacy with the needs of the patient.Placements in either community or hospital settings in each year of the course prepare you for work as a patient-focussed professional. You’ll benefit from inter-professional learning opportunities through close links with Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and learning informed by research and clinical practice.You’ll undertake a research project alongside our researchers, who are leading the development of innovative biomedical products and pioneering new approaches to regenerative medicine and the treatment of cancer, asthma, diabetes and other chronic diseases.This course offers a guaranteed interview scheme with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) for students who want to pursue a degree in medicine. See the careers section on the webpage for more information about entry and eligibility criteria.Our MPharm is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Please note we are unable to accept Foundation Years studied at other institutions.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Pharmacy graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Pharmacy graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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chris
24 Feb 25

Should update the Cockroft and Watts building, so outdated...Read more

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Sania
24 Feb 25

The best thing about the university is it’s environment and facilities. There is no discrimination of race or ethnicity and the teaching level is upto the mark. I am just having..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

A levels to include a B in chemistry and one further science A level.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pass with 60 credits overall. Must include 24 credits at distinction in biology and chemistry. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at distinction.

Must include three subjects at Higher Level, with grade 5 in Chemistry and Biology.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

In Applied Science, with chemistry units and A level chemistry at grade B.

Popular A-level subjects

Pharmacy

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

Chemistry
98%
Biology
86%
Mathematics
59%
Psychology
14%
Physics
9%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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

£13,842 per year

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Students from International

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£13842 Per year

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chris
24 Feb 25
Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
Should update the Cockroft and Watts building, so outdated....
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Sania
24 Feb 25
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The best thing about the university is it’s environment and facilities. There is no discrimination of race or ethnicity and the teaching level is upto the mark. I am just having...
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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

The University of Brighton is a diverse and inclusive university, offering over 250 qualifications at undergraduate, postgraduate...

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Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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