MPharm Pharmacy (with integrated foundation training)
About this course
MPharm in Pharmacy (with integrated foundation training), a pharmacy degree centred on clinical and scientific practice. Core topics include Research Methods. This five-year master’s includes an integrated foundation training final year and prepares graduates to take the General Pharmaceutical Council registration examination. The first year covers Role of the Pharmacist in Health Care, Chemistry of Medicines, Body Systems and Therapeutics, Making Safe and Effective Medicines, and Clinical Professional and Scientific Skills 1. The second year focuses on Clinical Therapeutics and the Scientific Basis of Practice A: Cardiovascular Renal and Endocrine System, Clinical Therapeutics and the Scientific Basis of Practice B: Central Nervous System, Gastrointesti, and Clinical Professional and Scientific Skills 2. The third year involves Clinical Therapeutics and the Scientific Basis of Practice C: Immunology, inflammation and Infectio, Clinical Therapeutics and the Scientific Basis of Practice D: Cancer, Advanced Formulation and Ther, and Clinical Professional and Scientific Skills 3. The fourth year includes Research Project, Clinical Professional and Scientific Skills 4, and Preparation for Practice. The fifth year concludes the programme with Integrated Foundation Training for Pharmacy Professionals.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics or Physics required.) IB: 36 points (A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects including Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Mathematics or Physics, with no higher level score below 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.)
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What students say
Based on about 133 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 39 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 47%
- Working and studying: 19%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 75%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 73%
- South East: 8%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Baccalaureate: 45%
- Other qualifications: 10%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Role of the Pharmacist in Health Care
- Chemistry of Medicines
- Body Systems and Therapeutics
- Making Safe and Effective Medicines
- Clinical Professional and Scientific Skills 1
- Clinical Therapeutics and the Scientific Basis of Practice A: Cardiovascular Renal and Endocrine System
- Clinical Therapeutics and the Scientific Basis of Practice B: Central Nervous System, Gastrointesti
- Clinical Professional and Scientific Skills 2
- Clinical Therapeutics and the Scientific Basis of Practice C: Immunology, inflammation and Infectio
- Clinical Therapeutics and the Scientific Basis of Practice D: Cancer, Advanced Formulation and Ther
- Clinical Professional and Scientific Skills 3
- Research Project
- Clinical Professional and Scientific Skills 4
- Preparation for Practice
- Integrated Foundation Training for Pharmacy Professionals
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy (with integrated foundation training) at University College London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £49,500. The £42,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Pharmacy.
What do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy (with integrated foundation training) at University College London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPharm Pharmacy (with integrated foundation training) at University College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MPharm Pharmacy (with integrated foundation training) at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 230 UCAS points.
Is MPharm Pharmacy (with integrated foundation training) at University College London 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 (with integrated foundation training) at University College London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.