Pharmacy with Biopharmaceutics MPharm (Hons)
Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom
Course overview
Leading the way in healthcare innovation Learn from experts in pharmacy-related subjects and drug development In 2022, our two hi-tech pharmacy simulation suites were opened at Kingston University by healthcare pioneer Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu. The simulation suites consist of a mock hospital ward, pharmacy dispensing suite and GP surgery, and are equipped with the latest technology including patient simulator manikins that students can administer drugs to and monitor their pulse and breathing. These suites enable students to learn in a safe environment that simulates real-life healthcare settings.
The hospital ward features six beds with drug cabinets and curtains, a nurse's station and equipment that can be used to assess students' bedside manner and debrief them on best practice. The ward also leads into a pharmacy dispensing suite where students can practice prescribing the correct medication, and the right quantity, for certain illnesses. The GP suite has six cubicles for students to simulate seeing patients within a surgery environment, with desks and pedestals.
Three of the bays have couches and the other three have chairs for patients to be examined. Central to your learning is our pharmacy practice laboratory, designed to allow you to experience what it is like in a real pharmacy and finesse your skills before you start working in the health service. Based at our Penrhyn Road campus, the centre includes: 40 medicine-dispensing stations a pharmacy counter a consulting area computers connected to the Pharmacy Manager System (used in many local pharmacies).
You will practise your people skills and diagnostic skills through role plays, taking it in turns to play the patient. Other role plays include advising doctors (usually played by experienced tutors) on how to deal with prescribing errors and clinical problems. When dispensing prescriptions you will have to make all the same checks that you would make in a real pharmacy, including: analysing prescri
Key highlights
- Simulation suites with mock hospital ward, dispensing suite and GP surgery
- Patient simulator manikins for administering drugs and monitoring vital signs
- Pharmacy practice laboratory with 40 medicine-dispensing stations and consulting area
- Computers running the Pharmacy Manager System used in local pharmacies
- Role plays build diagnostic skills and advising doctors on prescribing errors
- Expert teaching in pharmacy-related subjects and drug development
Entry requirements
- BTEC: MMM — BTEC Extended Diploma; in Applied Science with minimum grade
- Access to HE Diploma — in an appropriate subject (with minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Chemistry and Biology
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
- Additional condition: interview — Additional requirements Open Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a 30-minute interview.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Acceptance onto the programme will be conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory health checks.
- UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — UCAS tariff points: 96-112 Qualifications needed for 2026 Open 96-112 UCAS points from a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A-level Chemistry with minimum grade C plus another science A-level. Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with minimum grade MMM.…
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
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Formulation scientist
- Regulatory affairs officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,200 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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