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Master of Pharmacy (with Honours) - MPharm (H)
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Master of Pharmacy (with Honours) - MPharm (H)
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4 Years
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Play a part in the pharmaceutical advances of the future and learn how to use modern drug tech to make a difference to society with this MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy degree, accredited by the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council).You'll practise using the skills and knowledge you learn under supervision from GPhC-registered Pharmacists and get valuable on-the-job experience with patients and the public on placements.Once you graduate, you'll need to complete a foundation training year in a pharmacy setting, and pass the registration assessment, to register as a Pharmacist with the GPhC. You could also go onto a career in areas such as drug development and formulation, and clinical trials.- Learn from qualified Pharmacists who have backgrounds in community and hospital pharmacy settings- Practise applying your skills and scientific knowledge in a fully-stocked model pharmacy and in simulated consultation rooms, a care home, surgery and hospital wards- Check and dispense real prescriptions, counsel patients on medicine use, respond to symptoms and undertake medical histories- Study alongside students from other healthcare disciplines to get an understanding of all stages of the patient experience - Take opportunities to get further pharmaceutical experience in settings such as GP surgeries and mental health hospitals- Get support arranging your foundation training year after the course
Accredited by:This course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Careers and opportunitiesDemand for qualified pharmacists is increasing. After the course, you can become a fully qualified pharmacist within a year by doing a foundation training and passing the GPhC registration examination.Foundation training can be undertaken in one pharmacy setting or split across a variety of different settings – including communities, hospitals, and general practice. You can also secure foundation training in the pharmaceutical industry.
Foundation training supportOur Careers and Employability Service can support you in applying for your foundation year training, helping with interview techniques and the application process. You'll get help, advice and support for up to 5 years after you leave the University.
Potential salaryAs a fully qualified Pharmacist in the NHS, you'll usually start at the bottom of band 6 of the Agenda for Change pay scale (£32,306 in 2021/22). As your NHS career progresses, you could reach band 9 as a chief pharmacist (£93,735–£108,075 in 2021/22).
What other roles can you do with a Pharmacy degree?The expanding responsibilities of pharmacists means you'll have many other job options at the end of the course. Areas you could work in include:- drug development and formulation- involvement with toxicity studies- clinical trials- marketing- regulatory affairs- medical writing
Graduate destinationsRecent graduates have gone on to work for organisations including:- Novartis- Reckitt Benckiser- Boots- Superdrug- Goldchem- Virgin Care- Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
120 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 - 30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 - H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
120-128 from 3 A levels, to include 40 points from A level Chemistry, plus 40 points from an A level in a second Science subject or Mathematics.For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application.*Please note: A levels in Applied Science, General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not normally accepted.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
120-128 from Advanced Highers, to include Chemistry at grade C and a second Science subject or Mathematics at grade C.*Please note: Applied Science, General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not normally accepted.
120-128 from 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include 40 points from A level Chemistry, and 40 points from an A level in a second Science subject or Mathematics. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application.
122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science), with a minimum of 18 level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction, and 18 level 3 credits in Biology; 12 at Distinction and 6 at Merit.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 56-60. To include a Principal Subject in Chemistry at M2, plus a Principal Subject in a second Science or Mathematics at M2.
29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level to include 6 points in Higher Level Chemistry, plus 6 points in a Higher Level second Science subject or Mathematics. - 30 points from the IB Diploma. 665 at Higher Level to include 6 points in Higher Level Chemistry, plus 6 points in a Higher Level second Science subject or Mathematics. Mathematics and English must be passed with at least 4 points at Standard Level (if not passed at GCSE grade C or above).
To include Higher Level Chemistry at H3, plus a second Higher Level Science subject or Mathematics at H3.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Must be in Applied Science, plus A level Chemistry.
120-128 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, with 40 points in A level Chemistry plus 40 points in a second Science subject or Mathematics, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.*Please note: A levels in Applied Science, General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not normally accepted.
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