Pharmacy MPharm

MPharm

Your course

If you’ve already decided that you might like a career as a Pharmacist or in pharmacy, our Pharmacy MPharm degree could start you on the right track to create the future you’re looking for. This undergraduate Master’s degree is designed to offer a varied learning experience and give you the chance to gain a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. You’ll be able to combine studying science theory with developing your practical and professional skills, while focusing firmly on medicines and patients. As you progress, you’ll have the chance to work in our formulation laboratory, where medicines are made, and get to grips with aspects of the profession, from prescriptions and patients, the development and design of drugs and the role of Pharmacists in society. Once you’ve finished the four years of your MPharm degree we will support you every step of the way to becoming a registered Pharmacist. You have to do a foundation training year before you can register as a Pharmacist. We’ll help you apply for places where you can do your foundation training year, and let you know about other options too.

Example modules

• Pharmacy Practice • Formulation and Pharmaceutics • Molecular Pharmacology • Drug Design and Development

Your future

Pharmacists can work in a range of positions across various sectors within pharmacy including community, primary care, hospitals and industry. In addition to working as a practising Pharmacist, as a graduate of this course you may consider a career in drug discovery, formulation, analysis and quality control, clinical trials, patents, medical journalism, regulatory affairs, medical sales and marketing, research and teaching.

“I am incredibly passionate about pharmacy and its role in caring for and improving patients’ lives. The quality of my undergraduate Pharmacy MPharm course at the University of Huddersfield was incredible and helped prepare me for the big world that is pharmacy. I fully enjoyed my time at Huddersfield.”

Rachelle Sayers, graduated Pharmacy MPharm 2020, now a Rotational Band 6 Pharmacist at an NHS Hospital.

Course info

Course length:

4 years full-time

Entry requirements:

A Levels/BTEC/UCAS points A Levels* in Chemistry and at least one further Science subject from Biology, Maths or Physics.** Offers based on 3 A Level subjects in the region of ABB and are influenced by subjects being studied, predicted grades and performance at a selection day/DDD in a BTEC in Applied Science is acceptable only when combined with other Science related qualifications. Plus GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade 5/C or above. If you wish to apply with alternative qualifications then you are advised to consult our entry profile on the UCAS website and contact the Admissions Tutor. DBS check (carried out as part of enrolment).

*The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. **Chemistry A Level is essential. If you’re not studying Biology, then Maths or Physics are accepted.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry, you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree, see page 5.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).