MPharm Pharmacy
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2026 For MPharm (Hons) UCAS tariff points: 120-136 At least two A-levels, including Chemistry and another science with a minimum of Grade B. Alternatively, a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction (DDD) alongside A-level Chemistry within a minimum of Grade B. GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4 or above, and an enhanced DBS check and health check are also required. Alternatively, we will consider a range of Level 3 qualifications, such as an Access Course in Applied Science. This will need to have been passed with 128 UCAS points. Applicants must also hold an A-Level in Chemistry with a minimum of a grade B. We do not accept admission/transfers to MPharm from any foundation route, with the exception of those applicants/students coming from a Pharmacy Foundation/Preparatory Year, both internally and externally. We do not accept admission/transfers from any BSc in scientific areas. Additional requirements: Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a 30-minute interview. The interview has a multi-station format to assess the applicant’s academic skills, communication skills, experience and motivation to study pharmacy, and their values and judgements in different situational scenarios. Acceptance onto the programme will be conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory health checks. For this, they will be required to complete a health check questionnaire. They may also be required to provide evidence of immunisation or health status and to obtain immunisation against vaccine preventable diseases to ensure their safety and the safety of the public during placements. English language: English language requirement for this course: If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes . If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, explore our International section .
About this course
MPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy, an integrated four-year undergraduate programme. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Placements are available across hospital, community, GP and prison pharmacy settings. The final year includes a supervised research project, and the programme is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Modules
- Academic and Professional Skills Portfolio
- Wellbeing and Health
- Fundamentals of cell and human physiology
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Delivery
- Pharmacy Law, Ethics and Practice
- Academic and Professional Skills Portfolio 2
- The Central Nervous System, Gastrointestinal Tract and Immunology
- Drug Design, Delivery and Quality Control
- Cardiorespiratory and Endocrine
- Clinical Skills 1
- Academic and Professional Skills Portfolio 3
- Clinical Skills 2
- Endocrine, the Eye, Reproduction and Inflammation
- Infection, Immunology, Haematology and Cancer
- Neurology, Mental Health and Cardiovascular
- Academic and Professional Skills Portfolio 4
- Clinical Skills and Leadership
- Integrated and Holistic Therapeutics
- Research Project