Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
University of Sunderland
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Master of Pharmacy (with Honours) - MPharm (H)

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City Campus

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Full Time

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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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**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 ...Read more


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 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.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
31/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
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 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Pharmacy graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Pharmacy graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Heidi
08 Dec 23

Great..Read more

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bindu
28 Nov 23

I am here past 2 months, I feel it is a great place to study...Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Must include Chemistry and one other science subject at Grade B or above.

Access to HE Diploma, pass with 45 credits at level 3.30 Distinctions overall with 15 in Chemistry, and 15 in another science subject.

Must include a minimum of 4 Chemistry Units at Distinction. Optional units must include:Unit 13 – Applications of Inorganic ChemistryUnit 14 – Applications of Organic ChemistryUnit 19 – Practical Chemical AnalysisAll of which must be a minimum of Distinction.

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Popular A-level subjects

Pharmacy

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

Chemistry
94%
Biology
81%
Mathematics
46%
Physics
18%
Psychology
16%
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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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£9,250 per year

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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.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,500 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 fee has been confirmed.

£16,500 per year

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Students from International

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£16500 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Pharmacy reviews

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Heidi
08 Dec 23
Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
Great...
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bindu
28 Nov 23
Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme MSc/PgDip
I am here past 2 months, I feel it is a great place to study....
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University of Sunderland , Sunderland

Located on England’s north-east coast, the University of Sunderland is a well-regarded modern university with four global campuses and...

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