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MPharm Pharmacy

Queen's University Belfast

Institution
Queen's University Belfast
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Pharmacy
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
B230
Typical offer
A-level AAB, IB 34

Entry requirements

A level: AAB including A-level Chemistry and at least one other A-level from Biology, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. IB: 34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and at least one of Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

About this course

MPharm in Pharmacy, integrating scientific and clinical practice across a four-year undergraduate curriculum. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake experiential learning placements in community and hospital pharmacy settings in multiple years, alongside an individual research project.

Modules

  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • How the Human Body Works
  • Introduction to the Profession and Practice of Pharmacy
  • Physical and Chemical Properties of Drug Molecules
  • Skills for Pharmacy
  • Placements and Preparation for Professional Practice 1
  • Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis in Drug Discovery and Design
  • Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1
  • Placements & Preparation for Professional Practice 2
  • Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2
  • Genomic, Personalised and Future Medicines
  • Advanced Delivery of Large and Small Molecules
  • OSCEs for Year 3
  • Placements and Preparation for Professional Practice
  • Managing Conditions in the Pharmacy
  • Research Project
  • Advanced Practice and Therapeutics
  • OSCEs