Queen's University Belfast

Pharmacy MPharm

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our four-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme provides the knowledge, practical skills, and professional development required to enter the pharmacy profession. The course integrates scientific and clinical practice throughout, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of how to apply your knowledge to solve complex clinical problems. You will learn from practising pharmacists and pharmacist prescribers, and gain workplace experience across a variety of pharmacy settings and sectors.

The programme emphasises the development of consultation, clinical decision-making, professional, and leadership skills, enabling you to work effectively with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals. You will also be prepared to respond to the evolving challenges and developments in pharmacy practice throughout your career.

Key highlights

  • Integrates scientific and clinical practice throughout the programme
  • Taught by practising pharmacists and pharmacist prescribers
  • Workplace experience across a variety of pharmacy settings and sectors
  • Develops consultation, clinical decision-making and leadership skills
  • Prepares you to solve complex clinical problems with patients and professionals

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — AAB

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Community pharmacist
  • Hospital pharmacist
  • Clinical pharmacist
  • Primary care pharmacist
  • Pharmacist prescriber
  • Pharmaceutical industry pharmacist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £28,500

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 Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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