MPharm Pharmacy
About this course
MPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy MPharm (Hons), a pharmacy degree centred on clinical and pharmaceutical practice. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Project Management. Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, the programme includes mandatory placements in diverse healthcare settings such as community pharmacies, GP practices, and hospitals, alongside practical training in specialist simulation facilities. The first year introduces foundational biological and physical sciences through modules like Integrated Science for Pharmacy, Quality Medicines: Design, Development and Analysis, and The Patient: Internal Body Systems, accompanied by professional portfolio development. The second year addresses pathophysiology, infection, inflammation, and system-specific disorders via modules such as The Immune Response: Infection and Inflammation and Ischaemic Cardiovascular Disease, Hepatic and Renal Systems. The third year focuses on advanced therapeutics and complex patients through modules including The Patient: The Central Nervous System, Biomarkers and Biopharmaceuticals, and Precision Medicine and Cancer Therapy. The final year prepares students for independent prescribing and professional practice through modules such as Future Pharmacist: Research Skills for the Pharmacist, The Patient: Advanced Clinical Skills, Expert in Practice (Prescribing), and Future Pharmacist: Leadership and Management Skills and Behaviours, culminating in an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB including Chemistry or Biology at grade B and at least one of the following at grade B or above: Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics or Psychology (General Studies is not accepted) BTEC Extended Diploma: DM in a BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science plus an A Level in Chemistry at grade B or above. We also accept BTEC Extended Diploma in combination with an A Level in Chemistry. T Levels: This qualification is not accepted for this course Access to HE: Pass Access to Science HE Diploma overall with 120 UCAS tariff, with 15 level three chemistry credits at distinction, and 15 credits at merit in other science subjects (Biology, Maths, Physics, Psychology). English GCSE grade C/4 required as a separate qualification; equivalency not accepted within the Access qualification. Please note we do not accept credits from the project module of the Access to HE towards the total number of required Chemistry credits. International Baccalaureate (IB): 30+ with six higher level points in Chemistry and another science subject (Biology, Physics, Psychology or Maths) GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 74%: 473 offers from 636 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 54 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 57%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 230 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 76%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 193 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 48%
- Other Health Professionals: 19%
- Therapy professionals: 6%
- Caring personal services: 4%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 94%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 87%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 855 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 60%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 6%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in order to progress to pharmacist pre-registration training and then to register as a pharmacist. Please note, the 5-year integrated MPharm degree programme includes pre-registration training.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Pharmacy and the Patient – Professional Portfolio
- Integrated Science for Pharmacy
- The Patient: Sensory and Topical Body Systems
- Quality Medicines: Design, Development and Analysis
- The Patient: Internal Body Systems
- Introduction to Co-morbidities and Person-Centred Care – Professional Portfolio
- The Immune Response: Infection and Inflammation
- Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease and Respiratory Systems
- Infectious and Inflammatory Conditions and Their Management
- Ischaemic Cardiovascular Disease, Hepatic and Renal Systems
- Personalised Medicines and the Complex Patient – Professional Portfolio
- The Patient: The Central Nervous System
- Biomarkers and Biopharmaceuticals
- The Patient: The Endocrine System
- Precision Medicine and Cancer Therapy
- Future Pharmacist: Healthcare Professional and Expert in Medicines – Professional Portfolio
- Future Pharmacist: Research Skills for the Pharmacist
- The Patient: Advanced Clinical Skills, Expert in Practice (Prescribing)
- Future Pharmacist: Leadership and Management Skills and Behaviours
- The Patient: Clinical Practice Expertise (Prescribing)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £38,500.
What do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at De Montfort University do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPharm Pharmacy at De Montfort University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MPharm Pharmacy at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MPharm Pharmacy at De Montfort University?
74% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 473 offers from 636 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MPharm Pharmacy at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in order to progress to pharmacist pre-registration training and then to register as a pharmacist. Please note, the 5-year integrated MPharm degree programme includes pre-registration training.
How many students continue on MPharm Pharmacy at De Montfort University?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.