MPharm Pharmacy (4-year)

Modules in the first year

To start with, you will concentrate on fundamentals in the pharmaceutical sciences, including cell biology, physiology, and pharmacology, along with the basic principles of pharmaceutical chemistry, which underpin the formulation and synthesis of drugs.

30 credits - The Professional Pharmacist 1
Non-credit bearing - Basic Life Support
20 credits - Health, Disease and Therapeutics 1.1
30 credits - Health, Disease and Therapeutics 1.2
20 credits - Chemistry for Pharmacists 1
Non-credit bearing - Professional Experience Placements 1
20 credits - Science of Medicines 1
Non-credit bearing - ePortfolio 1

You will continue to build on the scientific basics, but now you’ll start moving towards practical applications, such as the drug development process. Body-system-themed physiology and therapeutics modules focus on bringing together your understanding of basic physiology, pharmacology and clinical pharmacy. You will also explore the key principles of immunology and the concepts associated with the safe use of medicines, as well as developing evidence-based medicine skills.

30 credits - The Professional Pharmacist 2
Non-credit bearing - Professional Experience Placements 2
20 credits - Health, Disease and Therapeutics 2.1
30 credits - Health, Disease and Therapeutics 2.2
20 credits - Chemistry for Pharmacists 2
Non-credit bearing - ePortfolio 2
20 credits - Science of Medicines 2

You will now complete your comprehensive, patient-orientated study of body systems, and there will be a substantial focus on clinical pharmacokinetics, toxicology and diagnostic skills. You will be introduced to advanced topics, such as pharmacogenetics, and there will be a continued emphasis on the pharmaceutical sciences, including biotechnology and pharmaceutical technology. You will learn about health information systems, pharmacoeconomics and policy, which will enable you to learn effectively in a healthcare setting.

30 credits - The Professional Pharmacist 3
10 Credits - Research Methods
20 credits - Health, Disease and Therapeutics 3.1
30 credits - Health, Disease and Therapeutics 3.2
30 credits - Science of Medicines 3
Non-credit bearing - Professional Experience Placement 3
Non-credit bearing - ePortfolio 3

Your final year focuses on personalised patient care, advanced pharmacy services and the principles of prescribing

60 credits - Integrated Pharmacy Practice
Non-credit bearing - Professional Experience Placements 4
40 credits - Research Project
Non-credit bearing - ePortfolio 4
10 credits - Professional Experience Elective
10 credits - Business and Pharmaceutical Enterprise

Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.