MPharm PHARMACY
MPHARM PHARMACY
Our MPharm degree programme has a global reputation for exceptional, innovative teaching, backed by world-class research. Throughout you will be supported by our friendly staff, who are leading researchers and practitioners.
You will gain practical experience in the lab and clinical settings, and cultivate professional skills from the very beginning of this four-year course. You will benefit from extensive training that is situated in real-world practice and experience and start to build your own professional portfolio before you graduate.
Our course covers everything needed to become an outstanding person-centred practitioner, and includes the following topics:
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Drug design and discovery
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Pharmacology
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Drug delivery
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Disease cause, prevention and treatment
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Medicines management, prescribing and optimisation
You will also enhance your professional skills and attributes in areas such as:
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Communication and consultation skills
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Experimental and analytical techniques
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Presentations and team working
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Problem solving and decision making
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Professionalism and ethics
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Reflective practice
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Research and evaluation
As well as this exceptional training in the core requirements, you will cover a broad range of subjects integrating healthcare and science, enabling you to identify and specialise in the areas you find most interesting post graduation. You will also have opportunities to establish links with future employers, healthcare charities and patient support groups.
Whatever your focus, your course will reflect the most up-to-date developments in pharmaceutical science and the most recent advances in clinical practice.
The course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
This course is intended for UK and EU students who wish to later register as a pharmacist in the UK following a 12-month period of pre-registration training after graduation. If you wish to register as a pharmacist overseas we recommend you check this course is acceptable for this purpose in that country.
About
Our Pharmacy degree is designed to develop you as both a scientist and a practitioner. We embed practical and experiential learning and opportunities to work with patients throughout the course, providing you with excellent clinical skills to maximise your employability.
Our innovative teaching methods are focused on active learning, where you will develop your skills through interactive teaching sessions including team based learning, problem solving classes, patient presentations, clinical placements and dispensary days.
You will benefit from our inter professional learning opportunities studying alongside students from other medical and healthcare professions, just as you will in your career.
Together these study approaches will prepare you to become a skilled pharmacist, a role that has excellent career prospects.
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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.Accreditation
This course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in order to progress to pharmacist pre-registration training and then to register as a pharmacist.
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Placement Year and Study Abroad
In your final year you will carry out a research project, giving you the chance to gain a greater insight into a specialist subject area. You can choose to undertake it at an English-speaking laboratory or a research group in an overseas university as a semester abroad placement. We currently have arrangements with pharmacy schools in Germany, France, Spain, Norway, Thailand and Vietnam.
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After the Course
After completing your MPharm degree, to register as a pharmacist with the GPhC you will complete a 12-month structured pre-registration training period and assessment.
Career prospects for Pharmacists are excellent. In some areas of the UK there is a shortage of pharmacists, presenting exciting employment opportunities for you in community, primary care, hospital and the pharmaceutical industry when you graduate.
Many of our graduates choose to return to UEA to complete further study with our post graduate diploma, certificate in independent prescribing and PhD courses.
Career destinations
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
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Hospital pharmacy
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Community pharmacy
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Primary care and GP practices
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Pharmaceutical industry
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Research
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Education
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Assessment for Year 1
First we employ a range of authentic assessment methods based on the procedures you will use as a qualified pharmacist, including portfolio-based assessments and communication assessments.
We carefully select our assessment methods to:
- Optimise student learning and development
- Develop professionalism
- Develop clinical decision making skills
- Prepare students for professional and scientific practice
Support for assessment is central to our ethos. This is achieved through provision of:
- Teaching approaches that are aligned to each assessment
- Mock assessments and feedback for exams
- Feedback on first drafts of course assignments
- Drop in sessions to provide time to support students throughout the degree
Examples of assessment types include:
- Short answer and multiple choice tests
- Essays and laboratory reports
- Pharmaceutical care plans
- Communication assessments
- Professional development portfolios
- Oral and poster presentations
- Scientific paper writing
- Peer assessment
Assessment for Year 2
First we employ a range of authentic assessment methods based on the procedures you will use as a qualified pharmacist, including portfolio-based assessments and communication assessments.
We carefully select our assessment methods to:
- Optimise student learning and development
- Develop professionalism
- Develop clinical decision making skills
- Prepare students for professional and scientific practice
Support for assessment is central to our ethos. This is achieved through provision of:
- Teaching approaches that are aligned to each assessment
- Mock assessments and feedback for exams
- Feedback on first drafts of course assignments
- Drop in sessions to provide time to support students throughout the degree
Examples of assessment types include:
- Short answer and multiple choice tests
- Essays and laboratory reports
- Pharmaceutical care plans
- Commuication assessments
- Professional development portfolios
- Oral and poster presentations
- Scientific paper writing
- Peer assessment
Assessment for Year 3
First we employ a range of authentic assessment methods based on the procedures you will use as a qualified pharmacist, including portfolio-based assessment and communication assessments.
We carefully select our assessment methods to:
- Optimise student learning and development
- Develop professionalism
- Develop clinical decision making skills
- Prepare students for professional and scientific practice
Support for assessment is central to our ethos. This is achieved through provision of:
- Teaching approaches that are aligned to each assessment
- Mock assessments and feedback for exams
- Feedback on first drafts of course assignments
- Drop in sessions to provide time to support students throughout the degree
Examples of assessment types include:
- Short answer and multiple choice tests
- Essays and laboratory reports
- Pharmaceutical care plans
- Communication assessments
- Professional development portfolios
- Oral and poster presentations
- Scientific paper writing
- Peer assessment
Assessment for Year 4
First we employ a range of innovative authentic assessment methods based on the procedures you will use as a qualified pharmacist, including portfolio-based assessments and communication assessments.
We carefully select our assessment methods to:
- Optimise student learning and development
- Develop professionalism
- Develop clinical decision making skills
- Prepare students for professional and scientific practice
Support for assessment is central to our ethos. This is achieved through provision of:
- Teaching approaches that are aligned to each assessment
- Mock assessments and feedback for exams
- Feedback on first drafts of course assignments
- Drop in sessions to provide time to support students throughout the degree
Examples of assessment types include:
- Short answer and multiple choice tests
- Essays and laboratory reports
- Pharmaceutical care plans
- Communication assessments
- Professional development portfolios
- Oral and poster presentations
- Scientific paper writing
- Peer assessment
Assessment for Year 1
First we employ a range of authentic assessment methods based on the procedures you will use as a qualified pharmacist, including portfolio-based assessments and communication assessments.
We carefully select our assessment methods to:
- Optimise student learning and development
- Develop professionalism
- Develop clinical decision making skills
- Prepare students for professional and scientific practice
Support for assessment is central to our ethos. This is achieved through provision of:
- Teaching approaches that are aligned to each assessment
- Mock assessments and feedback for exams
- Feedback on first drafts of course assignments
- Drop in sessions to provide time to support students throughout the degree
Examples of assessment types include:
- Short answer and multiple choice tests
- Essays and laboratory reports
- Pharmaceutical care plans
- Communication assessments
- Professional development portfolios
- Oral and poster presentations
- Scientific paper writing
- Peer assessment
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 2
First we employ a range of authentic assessment methods based on the procedures you will use as a qualified pharmacist, including portfolio-based assessments and communication assessments.
We carefully select our assessment methods to:
- Optimise student learning and development
- Develop professionalism
- Develop clinical decision making skills
- Prepare students for professional and scientific practice
Support for assessment is central to our ethos. This is achieved through provision of:
- Teaching approaches that are aligned to each assessment
- Mock assessments and feedback for exams
- Feedback on first drafts of course assignments
- Drop in sessions to provide time to support students throughout the degree
Examples of assessment types include:
- Short answer and multiple choice tests
- Essays and laboratory reports
- Pharmaceutical care plans
- Commuication assessments
- Professional development portfolios
- Oral and poster presentations
- Scientific paper writing
- Peer assessment
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 3
First we employ a range of authentic assessment methods based on the procedures you will use as a qualified pharmacist, including portfolio-based assessment and communication assessments.
We carefully select our assessment methods to:
- Optimise student learning and development
- Develop professionalism
- Develop clinical decision making skills
- Prepare students for professional and scientific practice
Support for assessment is central to our ethos. This is achieved through provision of:
- Teaching approaches that are aligned to each assessment
- Mock assessments and feedback for exams
- Feedback on first drafts of course assignments
- Drop in sessions to provide time to support students throughout the degree
Examples of assessment types include:
- Short answer and multiple choice tests
- Essays and laboratory reports
- Pharmaceutical care plans
- Communication assessments
- Professional development portfolios
- Oral and poster presentations
- Scientific paper writing
- Peer assessment
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 4
First we employ a range of innovative authentic assessment methods based on the procedures you will use as a qualified pharmacist, including portfolio-based assessments and communication assessments.
We carefully select our assessment methods to:
- Optimise student learning and development
- Develop professionalism
- Develop clinical decision making skills
- Prepare students for professional and scientific practice
Support for assessment is central to our ethos. This is achieved through provision of:
- Teaching approaches that are aligned to each assessment
- Mock assessments and feedback for exams
- Feedback on first drafts of course assignments
- Drop in sessions to provide time to support students throughout the degree
Examples of assessment types include:
- Short answer and multiple choice tests
- Essays and laboratory reports
- Pharmaceutical care plans
- Communication assessments
- Professional development portfolios
- Oral and poster presentations
- Scientific paper writing
- Peer assessment
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
A Levels
ABB or BBB with an A in the Extended Project, including Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics. Science A levels must include a pass in the practical element.T Levels
ABB or BBB with an A in the Extended Project, including Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics. Science A levels must include a pass in the practical element.BTEC
DDM in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science). Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services, BTEC Business Administration and BTEC Forensic Science.Scottish highers
AAABB including grade A in Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics.Scottish highers advanced
BCC including Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics.Irish leaving certificate
3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3, including Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics.Access course
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Chemistry and 12 credits in a second Science from Biology, Physics or Mathematics.European Baccalaureate
75% overall including 70% in Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics.International Baccalaureate
32 points including Higher Level 5 in Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics.GCSE offer
You are required to have Mathematics at a minimum of Grade B or Grade 5 and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
Additional entry requirements
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted
Applicants without traditional A levels e.g. those with Access or BTEC qualifications may be asked to complete a Chemistry test at the University during the summer. Information concerning the content of the chemistry test will be made available to such applicants. Please note, you will be required to fulfil additional paperwork to ensure you are able to participate in placements, information about this can be found in the intake section. The School of Study will lead you through this process following registration.
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes:
Pharmacy with a Foundation Year
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check
During your first semester, we ask that you apply for a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. In addition to your DBS check, if you have lived outside of the UK for a continuous period of 4 months or more within the last five years, you will also be required to complete and submit a police check, (from your home country if this is not the UK) or a Certificate of Good Conduct. A template for this is provided by the Student Disclosure Service when they begin your DBS check.
You will also be required, as are all UK pharmacy students, to sign up to a national "Code of Conduct for Pharmacy Students". You may view this document at:
http://www.pharmacyregulation.org/education/pharmacist/student-code-conduct
In addition to reviewing the "Student Fitness to Practice Policy and Procedures" which are developed to address any concerns about a student's fitness to practice, including issues relating to conduct and health in relation to patient safety and professional standards.
PLEASE NOTE: Non-completion of the DBS or Occupational health checks or an adverse DBS outcome may result in withdrawal from the programme.
Alternative Qualifications
UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Please click here to see our full list.
Interviews
Applicants submitting UCAS applications that include a good personal statement and academic reference as well as a strong academic background will be asked to attend the University on one of our Applicant Days.
As part of our selection process on the Applicant Day there will be three different activities: an interview, a demonstration and a group exercise. You don’t need to prepare or bring anything with you, we will give you all the information you need on the day. These activities take about an hour in total.
The selection process is designed to help us choose students with the appropriate skills and attitudes to become excellent pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
If an applicant is located outside the UK, we will arrange a structured competency based one-to-one telephone interview. This will be held with a member of academic staff from the School of Pharmacy. We will be in touch prior to the interview to arrange a suitable time.
Gap year
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
Intakes
The annual intake is in September each year.
This course is open to UK/EU and international students. International students should also consider our five year Integrated MPharm programme (B231) with a Placement Year.
This course is intended for UK and EU students that wish to later register as a Pharmacist in the UK. If you wish to register overseas we recommend you check this course is acceptable for this purpose in that country.
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Fees and Funding
Undergraduate University Fees and Financial Support
Tuition Fees
Information on tuition fees can be found here:
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds.
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course related costs
Prior to commencing the course you’ll need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which also involves a fee. And you’ll need to undergo an occupational health check and pay for any necessary vaccinations before going on placement.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
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How to Apply
Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.
UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The application allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it is sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14.
Further Information
Please complete our Online Enquiry Form to request a prospectus and to be kept up to date with news and events at the University.
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