MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy at Newcastle University

Programme overview

This accredited Pharmacy degree will prepare you for a career at the forefront of healthcare and medicine. This degree focuses on developing your scientific, technical, clinical and communication skills. You'll leave as a professional, caring, ethical and effective pharmacist, able to contribute to the health of future generations.

What you will study

Your learning will focus on patient-orientated problems. You'll study areas such as the normal structure and function of the human body, pharmacology and medicinal chemistry.

Career pathways

Pharmacy is a highly varied profession with a number of different possible career paths open to graduates. To register as a pharmacist in the UK, you must complete the MPharm degree, a foundation training year and sit the registration assessment. Graduate roles and employers include: community pharmacist; hospital pharmacist; industrial pharmacist; emerging roles, including working in GP practices and care homes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB including Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics at A Level and excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels we require a pass in the practical element. Mathematics and English Language both required at GCSE, minimum grade C or 4, if not offered at A or AS Level. Offers are made subject to satisfying fitness to practise conditions. Applicants will also be required to undertake an online interview as part of the process. IB: 34 points. At least 5 points required from Higher Level Chemistry and at least 5 points required from at least one of Higher Level Biology, Mathematics or Physics. At least 4 points required from Standard Level Maths if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics and Standard Level Maths Grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. Offers are made subject to satisfying fitness to practise conditions. Applicants will also be required to undertake an online interview as part of the process. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Not acceptable for entry to this subject. Scottish Highers: AAB at Advanced Higher including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,300 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/b230/#how-to-apply

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