MPharm Pharmacy
Course overview
The four-year MPharm Pharmacy at the University of Central Lancashire is designed to develop students into modern pharmacists who are scientists, communicators, and health advocates. Students will learn in dedicated pharmacy practice suites and scientific laboratories, with teaching by GPhC-registered pharmacists and experts in pharmaceutical science, preparing students for a career as a registered pharmacist.
Experiential learning increases each year, with in-built placements in community and hospital settings, and successful completion prepares you for professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Entry requirements
Applying for the MPharm Pharmacy at the University of Central Lancashire? Applicants are required to submit a personal statement in which they explain their motivation for applying and any relevant academic or practical background. An academic and/or employer reference is also required, and applicants may upload a CV to highlight relevant experience.
Grade Requirements
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UCAS Tariff: Applicants are required to score 120 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent) from three A-Levels, including Chemistry at grade B (or equivalent) and a second science subject at grade B.
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A BTEC Extended Diploma: D*D*D* in Applied Science, including specific module requirements, is expected for the MPharm Pharmacy at the University of Central Lancashire.
English Language Requirements
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Applicants are required to achieve IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 6.0.
Scholarships
Articulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MPharm Pharmacy at the University of Central Lancashire are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and professional credentials needed for a career in pharmacy and allied healthcare fields. Possible career paths include:
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Registered Pharmacist (community or hospital)
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Clinical Trials Researcher
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Pharmaceutical Industry Scientist
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Medicines Safety Specialist
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Health Service Consultant in Pharmacy Practice
Cost of study
For international students, the tuition fee for the MPharm Pharmacy at the University of Central Lancashire is £18,750 per year. The tuition fee is subject to annual review and may increase.
Admission
Applying to the University of Central Lancashire’s MPharm programme. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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