Kingston University

MPharm Pharmacy with Biopharmaceutics

Kingston University

Course overview

MPharm Pharmacy with Biopharmaceutics at Kingston University gives you a strong foundation in pharmacy, chemistry, and the pharmaceutical sciences. In your first two years, you will study the same subjects as students on the main MPharm Pharmacy course. You will also learn about pharmacology, physiology, and drug development, and improve your skills in chemistry and maths.

In Year 3, you will join Level 5 of the MPharm Pharmacy course. At this stage, you will focus more on how science is used in real healthcare settings. You will learn how medicines work in the body, how to prescribe them safely, and the important roles pharmacists play in hospitals, community pharmacies, and the pharmaceutical industry. By Year 5, you will complete a research project and study more advanced topics such as biotechnology and pharmaceutical technology.

You will study in Kingston University’s modern pharmacy lab, where you can practise working like a real pharmacist in a safe and supportive space. This includes checking prescriptions, giving advice to patients, and solving clinical problems.

Studying the MPharm Pharmacy with Biopharmaceutics at Kingston University will help you gain hands-on experience through placements and practical sessions. These include working with patients and practising your skills in pharmacy simulations.

Please note that this course is currently closed for 2025 entry. Applications will open again for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • 96-112 UCAS points from a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as an Access Course in an appropriate subject (with a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Chemistry and Biology. is required to study this course.
  • Alternatively, the BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with a minimum grade of MMM is accepted.

English Proficiency: 

  • International students whose first language is not English are to show proficiency in English with an IELTS overall score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each of the components  
  • Alternative tests such as TOEFL and PTE Academic are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Common career paths for graduates of the MPharm Pharmacy with Biopharmaceutics from Kingston University include the following:

  • Community Pharmacist
  • Hospital Pharmacist
  • GP Practice Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Clinical Trial Coordinator
  • Research Scientist

Cost of study

For the 2026/2027 academic session, the tuition fee to study the MPharm Pharmacy with Biopharmaceutics at Kingston University is £19,200. Please note that tuition fees are subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Applications for this course can be made using the university’s online application portal. For more information about this process, please consult any of our counsellors at AHZ.

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