MPharm Pharmacy at University of Kent

Programme overview

A four-year accredited MPharm hosted at the Medway School of Pharmacy, based on three interlinked themes: the science of medicines, professional practice and prescribing, and biomedical science and therapeutics. Students study basic and applied science alongside clinical and professional practice in the context of patient care, with external placements throughout the course.

Department: Medway School of Pharmacy | Duration: 4 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; integrated master (Medway) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each of Stages 1 to 3 has compulsory modules in Biomedical Science and Therapeutics, Patient Safety and Quality Competencies, Professional Practice and Prescribing, and The Science of Medicines. Stage 4 compulsory modules are Patient Safety and Quality Competencies 4, Quality Use of Medicines, a Research Project and Prescribing Scope of Practice.

Career pathways

The programme prepares graduates for a career as a pharmacist in community or hospital settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB. A level: ABB including Chemistry grade B plus another science subject. BTEC Nationals: DDD. IB Diploma: 32 points overall or 15 points at HL including HL Chemistry at 5 and one other HL science-based subject at 5. GCSE: GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language at grade 5/B. T level: Science (Laboratory Sciences) at grade Distinction. Access to HE Diploma: The University will not consider applicants holding Access to HE Diplomas. English language (international applicants): Good level, equivalent to B2 on CEFR. Examples: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; GCSE Grade 5/B or above in English Language; IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature; A Level Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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