The Pharmacy, MPharm degree covers core themes of biological sciences, chemistry and drug delivery. Students will also study professional practice, the brain and psychiatry, the heart and circulatory system, and the endocrine system. An emphasis on practice-focused learning means they'll gain knowledge and skills through simulated exercises and interactive clinical sessions.
This course provides professional skills that will prepare learners for employment. Careers options include working as a pharmacist in hospital, community and primary care settings, industry and academia.
The MPharm is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, the regulator for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Great Britain. Students will benefit from a dedicated and experienced team of staff comprising distinguished research active academic scientists working together with administrative and technical personnel.
Practice placements are an integral part of the MPharm programme, they are undertaken in both community and hospital pharmacy settings. Students in Year 1 go out for a day and a half to community pharmacy, Year 2 students have three days hospital experience and 1 week in community pharmacy. Year 3 students go out for one week in hospital and one week to community and Year 4 go out for a self-arranged two week placement in community, hospital, GP surgery or industry.
