MPharm Pharmacy at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Pharmacists play a crucial role by safely dispensing medications, monitoring patients’ wellbeing and safety, and working with healthcare teams to optimise patient care. They help people understand their medications, manage chronic conditions, prevent drug interactions and promote overall health. Our Pharmacy MPharm course brings together the science of pharmacy and the needs of the service user (or patient).

What you will study

The Fundamentals of Pharmacy modules in year 1 provide you with a solid foundation in the science that supports health, disease and medicines use, and introduce you to biomarkers of health and homeostasis. Case studies cover subjects such as digestive ailments, skin conditions and minor respiratory conditions. You’ll take part in simulation workshops and spend two weeks on a clinical placement to gain experience of patient care, medicines use and multidisciplinary working. In this module, you will explore the key principles of pharmaceutical sciences, cell biology, microbiology and pharmacology that underpin pharmacy. Modules include Fundamentals of Pharmacy: From Molecules to Medicine, Fundamentals of Pharmacy: The Healthy Human and Healthcare Delivery, Minor Illness, Clinical and Professional Skills 1, Cardiovascular and Related Systems, Endocrine and Immunity, Infectious Disease and Global Health, Clinical and Professional Skills 2, Neurological Disorders and Mental Health, Molecular and Genomic Medicine.

Career pathways

A Pharmacy MPharm equips you for careers as a registered pharmacist in community, hospital and primary care settings, as well as roles in pharmaceutical research, industry and healthcare innovation. You’ll develop advanced clinical, diagnostic and prescribing skills alongside expertise in pharmaceutical science, preparing you for positions that make a real impact on patient care and public health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels AAB–BBB. Should include chemistry and one further science. BTEC Extended Diploma DDD plus A-level chemistry at grade B. Should be applied science with chemistry units. International Baccalaureate 30 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Higher level subjects must include chemistry and biology at grade 5. UCAS tariff 120–136 points). Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Must include 24 credits at distinction in biology and chemistry. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at distinction. T-level not accepted for this course. GCSEs (minimum grade B or grade 5) At least maths and English language. We cannot accept GCSE equivalent qualifications for this course. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all four elements. After you apply. Admission to this course will include an online maths test and an interview. If we make you an offer. Once you’ve accepted your offer, in order to fulfil professional requirements, you will be expected to provide evidence of the following: satisfactory DBS disclosure, and an overseas police check for international applicants. satisfactory health declaration/clearance. Age requirement. You must be aged 18 or over on the day the course begins.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,692 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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