Master of Pharmacy
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
The Master of Pharmacy at the University of Hertfordshire will enable students to provide reliable advice and guide patients on medications and treatments, and also prepare students for work in a rapidly evolving field, which offers exciting opportunities to support patients through medicine management and drug development.
With access to state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Hertfordshire, the School of Medicine and Dentistry provides the scientific knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in this dynamic role.
Throughout the Master of Pharmacy in the University of Hertfordshire, students will explore the pharmacist's contributions to both healthcare and industry while enhancing their interpersonal abilities and gaining valuable hands-on experience through work placements integrated into every year of their course, preparing for a successful career in pharmacy.
Key highlights
- Work placements integrated into every year of the course
- Access to state-of-the-art pharmacy facilities
- Covers medicine management and drug development
- Explores the pharmacist's role in both healthcare and industry
- Builds interpersonal skills for advising patients on medications
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 128-136 — Typical offer: 128 - 136 Typical offer (UCAS points)128-136
- A-level: ABB-AAB — Mandatory subjects: 3 A Levels to include Chemistry at grade B and one other Science (Biology, Physics or Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — to include including Chemistry and another Science at higher level Grade H5
- BTEC: DDM-DDD — Mandatory subjects: BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science
- Additional condition: interview — If you pass the interview, your offer will be conditional on achieving the required grades, and we may ask for evidence of your exam registration.
- T-level — NoneGCSEGrade 5/B in Double Science and 5/B in English Language and Mathematics. If you’re retaking GCSEs, A-levels, BTECs or Access units, you can still apply. Please make sure you tell us this in your application. If you pass the intervi…
- GCSE: 5/B — to include Double Science, English Language, Mathematics, English
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Additional information You will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health (OH) Screening.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Additional information You will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health (OH) Screening.
Scholarships
Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Community Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist
- General Practice Pharmacist
- Industrial Pharmacist
- Clinical Research Pharmacist
Career opportunities
A Master of Pharmacy from the University of Hertfordshire leads to careers such as:
- Hospital and Community Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Consultant Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Scientist/Chemist
- Pharmacologist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying a Master of Pharmacy at the University of Hertfordshire is £17,450 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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