MPharm Pharmacy
Course overview
The University of Strathclyde’s MPharm Pharmacy is a five-year integrated undergraduate and master’s degree offered through the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences. Upon successful completion, students receive the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) qualification, which is recognised as part of the professional registration process for becoming a licensed pharmacist.
Throughout the programme, students develop the expertise required to collaborate effectively with doctors, nurses, and dentists to interpret prescriptions and ensure the correct administration of medicines. The course also provides a deep understanding of drug development, distribution, and patient response, as well as the wider responsibilities of providing safe, ethical, and effective pharmaceutical care.
Graduates of the MPharm Pharmacy programme will be equipped to deliver patient care, address health-related challenges, and contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical services in both clinical and research settings.
Learning is delivered through lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials, workshops, and clinical placements in both primary care and hospital environments. Assessment methods include written examinations, multiple-choice questionnaires, oral presentations, dissertations, project reports, and practical tests.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants should hold Scottish Advanced Highers in subjects such as Chemistry and Biology.
- Candidates with A-levels in Chemistry, Biology, and an additional subject may also be considered.
- An International Baccalaureate with a score of approximately 34 points will also be accepted.
English Proficiency:
- IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no component below 5.5.
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MPharm in Pharmacy from the University of Strathclyde can work in roles such as:
- Community Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Industrial Pharmacist
- Regulatory Affairs Officer
- Clinical Research Associate
- Academic or Research Pharmacist
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students studying the MPharm Pharmacy at the University of Strathclyde is £31,850. Applicants opting for the Year 1 only option will pay £29,350.
Admission
Applications can be made through UCAS or directly via the University of Strathclyde’s online application portal. For personalised assistance with your application, contact one of AHZ’s trained counsellors today.
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