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Course starts: 16 September 2024Apply now
Play a vital role in improving the health of patients. Become an expert in the design, development and therapeutic use of medicines. Graduate and develop a fascinating and rewarding career, both holistically and financially.
Our highly-regarded Pharmacy course begins with a broad overview of the fundamental pharmaceutical and biological sciences. You will develop more specialised knowledge and skills in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, therapeutics, clinical management and patient-focused clinical skills.
The course lasts four years and you will graduate as a Master of Pharmacy. The MPharm is the only undergraduate qualification in the UK which leads to professional registration as a pharmacist which is a key worker profession.
Lectures cover key principles and are delivered by experienced and research active academics in the field. You will also learn in small seminar groups, practical laboratory classes and dispensing classes.
Assessment methods include examinations, time constrained tests (some web-based), assignments, essays, reports and presentations.
Our typical offer is:
Qualification | Minimum grade |
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High School Diploma along with one of the following at the required grade - SAT I and SAT II, ACT or Advanced Placement | GPA 3.0 or higher with Grade 12 Chemistry and one other science (or Maths) at grade C or above |
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
A Levels must include Chemistry and one other science subject at Grade B or above excluding General Studies.
We accept T Level Science only with an overall grade of Merit or Distinction.
We accept Access to Higher Education Diploma in Science which must include Distinctions in Chemistry and one other science.
If English is not your first language, you should have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of at least 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 in each band.
All offers are subject to both successful performance at interview and passing mandatory compliance checks. The interview consists of multiple mini-interviews (MMIs) and a numeracy assessment. The MMIs are scenario-based to assess personal behaviours and attributes, as well as professional awareness. Compliance checks include a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), occupational health check, and self-declaration of health. These are essential as pharmacy is a regulated healthcare profession.
The annual fee for this course is:
*The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
Many of our students go on to work in Community Pharmacy, Primary care, Secondary care, and Industrial pharmaceuticals, or progress on to research degrees.
Financial rewards compare favourably with most other professions. Currently, there is virtually no unemployment of qualified pharmacists.
On graduation as a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm), you'll need to undertake a further year of postgraduate training after the end of the course to become eligible for registration as a pharmacist in the UK. This is known as the Trainee Pharmacist Foundation Year and involves you working under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist.
Applying for a training position is via a system called ORIEL. We provide help and guidance in your third year of the MPharm course to prepare you for this process.
We've never had an MPharm graduate who has not obtained a Foundation Training Year position and we'll support you in finding one (although we are unable to guarantee one). We also offer a course called the Trainee Pharmacist Foundation Programme to support you during this year.
On successful completion of the Trainee Pharmacist Foundation Year, you'll be required to pass the national registration assessment set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) before you are eligible to start your career as a Pharmacist.
Although the MPharm is primarily a route to becoming a pharmacist, it can also open up many other career pathways where expertise in medicines is vital.
Examples of other career options include pharmaceutical research and working in the Research and Development industry.
We have well-established links with professionals working in all the main branches of pharmacy. Through these links we organise a programme of guest speakers who will help you relate academic theory to current trends and issues.
Many of the staff teaching on this course are practitioners from hospital, community, and primary care backgrounds. This ensures that our course is employer-led, and means that you'll have regular contact with the ‘real world’ of the pharmacy profession.