Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom
Course overview
Examine the science behind the preparation, supply and monitoring of medicines Passionate about making a difference in health and wellbeing? Are you interested in learning more about treatment and prevention of disease? On this course, you will practise your interpersonal and diagnostic skills using our: Pharmacy simulation suites – consisting of a mock hospital ward, pharmacy dispensing suite and GP surgery Patient simulator manikins – to administer drugs to and monitor their pulse and breathing Pharmacy practice laboratory – including 16 medicine-dispensing stations, a pharmacy counter, consulting area and computers connected to the Pharmacy Manager System (used in many pharmacies) State-of the art laboratories – with specialist equipment This course is run jointly by Kingston University and City St George's, University of London.
Most of the teaching takes place at Kingston, but you will have access to specialist facilities and staff expertise from both Universities. Pharmacy at Kingston University Pharmacy students are creating a safer world for tomorrow with the skills they are gaining as part of their course. Hear how the simulations they are participating in help them prepare for their future careers.
The practical sessions on this course have interested me the most. We are put in a pharmacist's shoes for a few hours a week and this enables us to do dispensing. I have done both community and hospital pharmacy placements.
These have helped me understand more about the way pharmacies work. Rebecca
Key highlights
- Simulation suites include a mock hospital ward, dispensing suite and GP surgery
- Patient simulator manikins for administering drugs and monitoring vital signs
- Practice lab with 16 dispensing stations and Pharmacy Manager System computers
- Run jointly with City St George's, University of London
- Community and hospital pharmacy placements build real-world experience
- Weekly practical sessions put students in a pharmacist's role
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120-136 — Qualifications needed for 2026 Open For MPharm (Hons) UCAS tariff points: 120-136 At least two A-levels, including Chemistry and another science with a minimum of Grade B.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
- Additional condition: dbs_check — GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4 or above, and an enhanced DBS check and health check are also required.
- UCAS tariff points: 128 — This will need to have been passed with 128 UCAS points.
- Additional condition: interview — Additional requirements for Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) Open Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a 30-minute interview.
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Typical offer and UCAS points explained Open 120 UCAS points translates to grades BBB or A*CC at A-Level.
- A-level: A*CC — Typical offer and UCAS points explained Open 120 UCAS points translates to grades BBB or A*CC at A-Level.
Scholarships
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarships
Careers this course leads to
- Community pharmacist
- Hospital pharmacist
- GP practice pharmacist
- Clinical pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical industry pharmacist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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