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Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) – 5 years including integrated pre-registration year

Master

In Bath ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    5 Years

As a graduate, you’ll understand the causes and progression of medical conditions, the mechanism and underlying principles of drug action. You will also learn about the appropriate supply and administration of medications and the principles of monitoring treatment and disease progression. You can go on to become a pharmacist working in primary or secondary healthcare, as well as in an education or research setting.

To become a practising pharmacist you will need to undertake a pre-registration year in primary or secondary care.

5-year course with integrated pre-registration year
The five-year course is designed exclusively for international students wishing to undertake their pre-registration training in the UK, whilst retaining their student status. It incorporates the pre-registration element of pharmacy training which will enable you to graduate, ready to apply for registration as a UK pharmacist.

About this course

You’ll gain a solid grounding in human biology and origins of disease, pharmaceutical chemistry and physical sciences. You’ll also be introduced to professional practice and undertake clinical placements in patient-facing environments. In year four, you’ll undertake an extensive research project, studying alongside clinical pharmacy professionals and researchers in the Department and in a bespoke pharmacy management simulation.
Learn about every aspect of the preparation and use of medicine and become an expert in the field. Train to become a pharmacist in healthcare or industry.


We are the only School of Pharmacy in the South West and our graduates are in high demand within the region. They also consistently achieve high pass rates in the registration assessment set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Career opportunities range from research and drug development roles within industry and academia, to patient-facing clinical roles within community, hospitals or primary care. You’ll benefit from our strong and established links with the pharmaceutical industry, NHS providers and leading community pharmacy employers such as Boots, Lloyds and Day Lewis. Many graduates also return to the University to complete our postgraduate diplomas or prescribing qualifications.

If you have applied to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary science you will be considered, however, you will need to provide an alternative personal statement that reflects your interest in Pharmacy before you can be considered for interview.

You will need a strong performance in Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject as part of your entry qualifications. The second subject can be:

Biology or Human Biology
Computer Science
Economics
Electronics
Environmental Science

We're working towards accreditation with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The course is provisionally accredited until the programme receives full accreditation.

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Subjects

  • Teaching
  • Biology
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Pharmacist
  • Design
  • Options
  • Staff
  • Pharmacology
  • Project
  • International
  • Industry

Course programme

Year 1
  • Fundamentals of pharmacy: from molecules to medicines 1
    (medicinal chemistry & pharmaceutics)
  • Fundamentals of pharmacy: the healthy body 1
    (pharmacology and physiology)
  • Fundamentals of pharmacy: from molecules to medicines 2
    (analytical chemistry and pharmaceutics)
  • Fundamentals of pharmacy: the healthy body 2
    (pharmacology and physiology)
  • Preparing for professional practice 1
Year 2

The specialised integrated units (SIUs) in years 2 and 3 contain all the relevant science (pharmacology, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry) and clinical material merged into system/disease-based units.

  • Specialised integrated unit 1: management of gastrointestinal and liver disease
  • Specialised integrated unit 2: immunity, inflammation and infection
  • Specialised integrated unit 3: management of respiratory diseases and dermatology
  • Specialised integrated unit 4: management of cardiovascular disease and endocrine disorders
  • Preparing for professional practice 2
Year 3
  • Specialised integrated unit 5: neurology and mental health
  • Specialised integrated unit 6: special patient groups
  • Specialised integrated unit 7: oncology and palliative care
  • Medicines optimisation in complex patients 1
  • Preparing for professional practice 3
Year 4
  • Research project or international placement
  • Pharmacy management simulation
  • Medicines optimisation in complex patients 2
  • Global health and management
Year 5 (pre-registration year)
  • 6 months community pharmacy placement
  • 6 months hospital pharmacy placement
  • Bath-based study course
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Oral assessment
  • Portfolio
  • Practical work
  • Written examination
  • Other

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - 

Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21 - £22,300

Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020

Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) – 5 years including integrated pre-registration year

£ 9,250 VAT inc.