MPharm Pharmacy at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The four-year MPharm provides the knowledge, practical skills and professional development required to enter the pharmacy profession, integrating scientific and clinical practice throughout. Students learn from practising pharmacists and pharmacist prescribers, gain workplace experience across pharmacy settings, and develop consultation, clinical decision-making, professional and leadership skills. The programme is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland.

Department: School of Pharmacy | Duration: 4 years full-time | Intake: 2027/28 | Study mode: full-time (integrated) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Pharmaceutical Microbiology (20 credits), How the Human Body Works (40), Introduction to the Profession and Practice of Pharmacy (30), Physical and Chemical Properties of Drug Molecules (30) and a non-credit Skills for Pharmacy module. Clinical experiential learning placements in primary and secondary care are embedded throughout all years, and clinical and physical examination skills are taught in simulated settings including the KN Cheung SK Chin Intersim Centre.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to enter the pharmacy profession; further study options include postgraduate taught programmes and PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB including Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics, plus GCSE Biology grade C/4 (or Double Award Science CC/44) and GCSE Mathematics C/4; Biology to at least AS preferred, only one Mathematics subject counts, and Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted. Irish Leaving Certificate: H1H1H1H2H2H2 including H1 in Biology and Chemistry, plus Ordinary Level O4 in Mathematics and English if not at Higher. International Baccalaureate: 34 points including 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and one of Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics, plus the GCSE requirements. Graduate entry: minimum Upper Second Class Honours degree, preferably in a relevant subject. Access Course and BTEC: not considered. All applicants need GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent. All shortlisted applicants, including international applicants, must attend an interview (values and professional suitability). Offers are conditional on an Access NI enhanced disclosure check (or Certificate of Good Conduct for international students), Fitness to Practise regulations and not appearing on the Excluded Students Database. International applicants need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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