MPharm Pharmacy at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

Our pharmacy degree will prepare you for a career as a pharmacist. You’ll learn about patient care by studying basic and applied science, and clinical and professional practice. The four-year MPharm programme provides pharmacy education of excellent quality and focuses on producing future pharmacists who will promote safe and effective use of medicines, ensuring patient and public safety at all times.

What you will study

The course will for the first time prepare students to develop the knowledge and skills for prescribing. The integrated MPharm curriculum prepares students for their future professional practice and it is taught by experts from pharmacy including scientific areas such as biological. Core modules of biological science and therapeutics, pharmaceutical chemistry (including drug delivery), and pharmacy practice and prescribing are aligned around body systems. Basic knowledge is supported by an increasing focus on practice-related learning, as evidenced by increasing amounts of placements at hospitals and community pharmacies, as well.

Career pathways

After successful completion of the programme, you will receive an MPharm degree. In order to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practise as a qualified pharmacist in the UK, you will be required to undertake a period of additional training and study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

One of the following: A-Level: ABB including Chemistry at grade B and one other relevant Science subject at grade B. BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science at grade DDD. A-Level and BTEC National: 128 UCAS Tariff points including A Level Chemistry at Grade B. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5 and Higher Level in one other relevant Science subject grade 5. T Level: Science (Laboratory Sciences) at grade Distinction. Equivalent qualifications may be considered. In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 5/B and GCSE English Language at grade 5/B. Equivalent qualifications may be considered. Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview; Pass an Occupational Health check; Pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply

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