Pharmacy, MPharm
Master
In Gillingham
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Gillingham
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Duration
4 Years
The MPharm covers core themes of biological sciences, chemistry and drug delivery. You'll also study professional practice, the brain and psychiatry, the heart and circulatory system, and the endocrine system. An emphasis on practice-focused learning means you'll gain knowledge and skills through simulated exercises and interactive clinical sessions.
The course provides professional skills that will prepare you for employment. Careers options include working as a pharmacist in hospital, community and primary care settings.
The MPharm is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, the regulator for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Great Britain.
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About this course
128 UCAS points from A-levels at ABB or above, including two science-based subjects, one of which must be chemistry. Alternatively, D*D*D in BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
You will also need GCSEs at grade B or above in English and mathematics.
We accept alternative qualifications. For more information, please contact us.
Applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and occupational health checks.
Overseas applicants are assessed on an individual basis and must have an equivalent background in sciences.
What you should know about this course
This full-time four-year course is designed to deliver through innovative teaching and research, high-quality professional graduates committed to lifelong learning
The spiralled, integrated MPharm curriculum prepares students for their future professional practice. The course is taught by experts from scientific areas of biological sciences, chemistry and drug delivery and professional/clinical practice
Core modules of biological sciences, chemistry and drug delivery, and professional practice are taught within integrated modules based around body systems, all in the context of patient care.
Basic knowledge is supported by an increasing focus on practice-related learning, as evidenced by placements at hospitals and community pharmacies
The MPharm has achieved full accreditation by the General Pharmaceutical Council (the professional and academic regulator). The Medway School of Pharmacy is recognised as an established institution among the schools of pharmacy in the UK.
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Subjects
- Psychiatry
- Teaching
- University
- School
- Systems
- Options
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacy
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Molecules, Cells and Body Systems: Physiology and Pharmacology (30 credits)
- Medicinal Products: Chemistry and Pharmaceutics for Pharmacy (30 credits)
- Introduction to Pharmacy: Professional Skills, Law and Ethics (30 credits)
- Molecules, Cells and Body Systems: Cell Biology and Biochemistry (30 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Medicines and Disease - Brain, Psychiatry and Eyes (40 credits)
- Medicines and Disease - Heart, Renal, Endocrine and Nutrition (40 credits)
- Medicines and Disease - Cancer, Infection, Joints, Lungs and Skin (40 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Integrated Therapeutics - Brain, Psychiatry and Eyes (40 credits)
- Integrated Therapeutics - Cancer, Infection, Joints, Lungs and Skin (40 credits)
- Integrated Therapeutics - Heart, Renal, Endocrine and Nutrition (40 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Sustained Research Project (SRP) (40 credits)
- Preparing for Practice (60 credits)
- ASC2 - Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology (20 credits)
- ASC1 - Advanced Neuroscience (20 credits)
- ASC3 - Advanced Therapeutic Agents (20 credits)
- ASC4 - Advanced Drug Delivery Technologies (20 credits)
Pharmacy, MPharm