Pharmacy 5 years (including pre-registration training) MPharm (Hons)

The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.

This innovative programme is devised with advice from leading pharmacists, employers and other key stakeholders to achieve the patient-centred outcomes needed by pharmacists in practice.

Our aim is to have an engaging curriculum which will create a capable pharmacist practitioner. The curriculum places emphasis on health problems and pharmacy interventions in the community setting. There is strong integration between basic sciences and their application to practice and there are opportunities for early patient contact and for relevant inter-professional learning.

Year 1

All modules are taught over the first and second semesters.

Foundation Studies for Pharmacy 1 (Molecules to Systems) (30 credits)

This module introduces you to the structure, function and properties of biological membranes, microorganisms and human cells and tissues in order to understand their role in the functioning of the body in health and their importance in the process and treatment of disease.

Foundation Studies for Pharmacy 2 (Lifecycle of a Medicine) (30 credits)

This module introduces you to the stages in the life cycle of a medicine, from drug discovery to prescription and administration, to its clearance from the body.

Foundation Studies for Pharmacy 3 (Promoting Health and Wellbeing) (20 credits)

This module introduces you to the principles of the public health agenda and the pharmacists' role in supporting it.

Foundation Studies for Pharmacy 4 (Prescription Processing) (20 credits)

This module introduces you to the legal, ethical and professional requirements and principles in processing a single-item prescription for commonly prescribed medicines.

Capability in Pharmacy 1 (20 credits)

This module develops your professional capabilities as a pharmacist.

Year 2

All modules are taught over the first and second semesters

Nutrition, Metabolism and Reproduction 1 (Semester 1 & 2) (30 credits)

This module provides you with the knowledge to recognise the normal structure and function of the gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive systems; recognise important symptoms of disease of the these systems; recognise the contribution of the gastrointestinal system to drug absorption; explain how drugs acting on the gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive systems; identify the strengths and weaknesses of oral transmucosal, oral, rectal and vaginal drug delivery; understand the application of a range of theories of change that are used in the development of health promotion interventions and the role of the pharmacist.

Transport 1 - Cardiovascular, Urinary and Respiratory (Semester 1 & 2) (30 credits)

This module provides you with the knowledge to recognise the normal structure and function of the cardiovascular, urinary and respiratory systems; recognise important symptoms of disease of the these systems; explain how drugs acting on the cardiovascular, urinary and respiratory systems; identify the strengths and weaknesses of drug delivery by inhalation; understand the application of a range of theories of change that are used in the development of health promotion interventions and the role of the pharmacist

Senses, Thoughts and Movement 1 (Semester 1 & 2) (40 credits)

This module provides you with the knowledge to recognise the normal structure and function of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems, the eye, ear and skin; recognise important symptoms (and signs) of disease of these systems and organs; explain how drugs acting on the nervous system, eye and skin work; identify the strengths and weaknesses of transdermal and topical drug delivery; understand the application of a range of health promotion theories of change that are used in the development of health promotion interventions and the role pharmacists can play in this.

Capability in Pharmacy 2 (Semester 1 & 2) (20 credits)

This module continues to develop your professional capabilities as a pharmacist.

Year 3

All modules are taught over the first and second semesters.

Nutrition, Metabolism and Reproduction 2 (30 credits)

This module provides you with the integrated knowledge and skills needed to understand the aetiology, epidemiology, natural history and clinical features of a range of common long-term conditions and minor ailments affecting the gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive systems; and allows you to evaluate, implement and monitor an agreed management plan for a range of common long-term conditions and common minor ailments affecting these systems.

Transport 2 - Cardiovascular, Urinary and Respiratory (30 credits)

This module provides you with the integrated knowledge and skills needed to understand the aetiology, epidemiology, natural history and clinical features of a range of common long-term conditions and minor ailments affecting the cardiovascular, urinary and respiratory systems; and allows you to evaluate, implement and monitor an agreed management plan for a range of common long-term conditions and common minor ailments affecting these systems.

Senses, Thoughts and Movement 2 (40 credits)

This module builds on Senses, Thoughts and Movement 1, and provides you with the integrated knowledge and skills needed to understand the aetiology, epidemiology, natural history and clinical features of a range of common long-term conditions and minor ailments affecting the skin, eye and the nervous and musculoskeletal systems; Evaluate the management options and formulate, implement and monitor an agreed management plan for a range of common long-term conditions and common minor ailments affecting these systems.

Capability in Pharmacy 3 (20 credits)

This module continues to develop your professional capabilities as a pharmacist.

Years 4 & 5

All taught modules are in the first and second semesters.

Six-month pre-registration training 1

Six-month pre-registration training 2

Patient Centred Care (80 Credits)

This module allows you to develop the skills and knowledge required to consult with patients who present with undifferentiated symptoms; diagnose & negotiate a management plan for a range of minor ailments; recognise & refer symptoms of potentially serious disease and initiate life-saving procedures in an emergency; carry out medicines review for a range of common long-term conditions & advise patients on the prevention, treatment and management of their health problems; consult with patients and optimise the use of their medicines when processing multiple-item prescriptions.

Capability in Pharmacy 4 (20 Credits)

This module continues to develop your professional capabilities as a pharmacist.

Student Selected Component – Pharmacy Special Studies (20 Credits)

This module provides you with an opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of a study topic of your choice, from a range of options that reflects different interests and/or career aspirations. You will further develop skills in independent learning, problem solving and reflection.