MPharm Pharmacy at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Start your journey towards becoming a pharmacist. Develop the scientific, clinical and professional skills to complete foundation training and register with the GPhC. Designed by pharmacists for pharmacists, this four-year course combines scientific and clinical learning with practical experience.

What you will study

Build your understanding of medicines, healthcare and the role of the pharmacist. You’ll study pharmacology, clinical therapeutics and pharmaceutical sciences while building expertise in communication, clinical decision-making and prescribing. Year 1: Becoming a Pharmacist, Clinical Therapeutics 1, Introduction to Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Development. Year 2: Clinical Therapeutics 2, Clinical Therapeutics 3, Core Principles of Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy, Law, Ethics and Governance, Ruskin Module. Year 3: Clinical Pharmacy in Practice, Clinical Therapeutics 4, Public Health in Pharmacy Practice, Research Skills. Year 4: Advanced Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Therapeutics 5.

Career pathways

Gain the knowledge, clinical skills and professional behaviours to become a pharmacist and deliver safe, effective patient care. Through academic learning and practice-based placements, you will develop expertise in medicines optimisation, clinical decision-making, communication and multidisciplinary working.

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Application information

Entry requirements

class="utopian-course-section target utopian-course-section__entry-requirements no-js no-js_hide"> 128 UCAS points or equivalent at A level. This must include: three A levels with a B in Chemistry, plus 1 other science A level* grade 5 in Maths, English Language & Science GCSEs. *Science A levels include Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology. If English is not your first language, and you cannot provide evidence of being taught and examined through the medium of English, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language via the IELTS test with an overall score of at least 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in all sections. All shortlisted applicants will also need to successfully complete an interview and demonstrate evidence of good health and character through an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A satisfactory Overseas Criminal Record Check/Local Police Certificate is also required, in addition to a DBS check, if you have lived outside of the UK in the last five years for six months or more. A satisfactory occupational health clearance, including immunisations as necessary is required to attend placement and complete this course. Provision of a suitable reference either from an employer or academic tutor is also required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online

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