MSc Clinical Pharmacy
Course overview
The University of Strathclyde MSc Clinical Pharmacy is a one-year full-time course for non-UK qualified pharmacists who are seeking to develop clinical skills in delivering pharmaceutical care. The program provides you with advanced professional training for becoming a safe and effective practitioner. Students in this course will be taught by experienced pharmacists who are mostly registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
The curriculum for this course includes major clinical therapeutic areas like respiratory, cardiac, and mental health, alongside concepts in Quality Improvement and service re-design. In this course, students' progress will be assessed through a series of assignments which will be based on clinical evaluations, including written reports like medicine information queries and pharmaceutical care plans, as well as scenario-based examinations.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need a minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree, or its international equivalent, in Pharmacy.
- Applicants must also have a minimum of 18 months post-study clinical experience in a patient-facing role, evidenced by their CV detailing work experience and duties.
- This experience requirement is waived for applicants holding an MPharm from the UK or Australia, or a DPharm from the USA or Canada, obtained within the last five years.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need a minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5, with no individual component score below 5.5.
- Equivalent test scores such as TOEFL or PTE are also accepted.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
Graduates are well-qualified to progress within the pharmacy profession by developing and extending clinical pharmacy services in their place of work. Potential career paths include:
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Community Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Care Coordinator
- Health Service Researcher
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students on the MSc Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Strathclyde is £31,850.
Admission
Students interested in this course can apply directly to the university. Our trained advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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