MPharm Pharmacy

Pharmacists are experts in medicines and a trusted source of advice and treatment. The role of pharmacists is developing in exciting new ways to support patients through medicine management and non-medical prescribing, as well as drug development. Using state- of-the-art facilities, you’ll gain the scientific knowledge to become a skilled and confident pharmacist. You’ll develop an understanding of normal and abnormal bodily functions and be able to apply what you’ve learned to the treatment of patients. You’ll also study the role of the pharmacist in healthcare and industry, and develop vital interpersonal skills. Work placements are essential and you’ll have opportunities in every year of the course.

Work placement

To prepare you for a professional career in pharmacy, the degree has a vocational element. You will be expected to gain pharmacy practice experience within the hospital, community, or industry placements. Through the placements, you will develop new skills and knowledge through contact with pharmacists, patients, and other healthcare professionals. This will provide a wide range of experiences and will develop your ability to relate pharmacy theory to practice.

Our Department of Pharmacy welcomes the diversity of its student body, however, in some lectures, workshops, clinical classes and placements, laboratory or clinical simulation situations students may not be able to comply with religious dress requirements due to health and safety considerations and/or the need for communication between individuals.