MPharm Pharmacy
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the course are normally one of the following: ABB-BBB which must include A Levels in Chemistry and at least one further science subject from Biology, Maths or Physics. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. As an alternative to the non-Science A Level, the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate), BTEC Level 3 National (AAQ), or OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate will be accepted at Distinction grade. D*D*D* in RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (assessed by written examinations and coursework) with a minimum of four Chemistry or Biology units at Distinction. D*D*D* in QCF BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (assessed by coursework) with a minimum of four Chemistry or Biology units at Distinction. Applicants taking this BTEC Qualification must also achieve a grade B in A level Chemistry or Biology. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction. This must be in a relevant subject: Access to Science, Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy. 136 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6 and Higher Level Mathematics and Biology at grade 6 and 5 (in any order). In addition, you must have 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C including Maths and English. For applicants not taking A levels, this must also include GCSE Chemistry and Biology or GCSE Double Award Science/Double Science/Combined Science.
About this course
MPharm in Pharmacology and Pharmacy and Cellular Molecular, integrating pharmaceutical sciences with clinical practice. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and includes placements in community, hospital, or general practice settings. Final-year modules involve independent formulation development supported by pharmaceutical industry representatives.
Modules
- Pharmacy Practice 4
- Applied Therapeutics - Living with Medicines
- Drug Design and Development
- Precision Medicine
- Pharmacy Practice 1
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1
- Human Physiology and Pathology
- Formulation and Compounding of Medicines
- Scientific Basis of Drug Action
- Formulation and Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacy Practice 2
- Medical Pharmacology
- Drug Synthesis, Metabolism and Analysis
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Research Methods and Skills
- Pharmacy Practice 3
- Pharmaceutical Formulation and Drug Analysis