MPharm Pharmacy

Key details

MPHARM PHARMACY

Start Year

2023

Attendance

Full Time

Award

Degree of Master of Pharmacy

UCAS course code

B230

Entry Requirements

AAB (specific subject requirements apply)

Duration (years)

Our GPhC accredited Pharmacy degree helps you develop the knowledge, skills and attributes required of a modern pharmacist. From day one you will work with patients and other healthcare practitioners in placements and simulations. Learning in an enjoyable and supportive environment to maximise your potential.

We our proud of our graduates, and their early career destinations are a testament to the employability prospects provided by our degree.

About

Our MPharm degree programme has a global reputation for exceptional, innovative teaching, backed by world-class research. You’ll focus on clinical skills development and practical experience to develop your professional attributes and competencies. You will benefit from the support of our friendly staff, who are leading researchers and practitioners. Furthermore, your learning will be integrated with placements from the very beginning of this four-year course.

Whatever your focus, your course will reflect the most up-to-date developments in pharmaceutical science and the most recent advances in clinical practice.

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 foundation training undertaken 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.

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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.

Assessment for Year 4

You’ll experience a variety of assessment methods throughout the course, which we’ll prepare you for with guidance and formative assessments (where you get feedback on your work before submitting the final piece). And we’ll provide you with detailed feedback to ensure you continue to achieve your full potential.

Structure

In the final year, you’ll exploit your knowledge from the first three years and perform a comprehensive final year project in collaboration with a research-active faculty member. Your project will focus on the pharmacology, drug design or delivery in one of many areas, including the major contemporary challenges of cancer, inflammation, age-related disorders and epigenetics. You’ll complement this with topics encompassing the latest research and future directions in pharmacology and drug discovery.

You’ll be taught utilising a range of innovative teaching methods. As well as lectures, tutorials and practical classes, there’ll be case studies, problem-based learning, team-based learning and research, and business management projects. In student-led learning you will give presentations including producing posters and videos.

In our new state-of-the-art teaching laboratories, you’ll carry out experiments based on the subjects covered in the lecture programme. The sessions will be supervised by your lecturers and postgraduate student demonstrators, who’ll ensure the safe execution of the experiments and discuss the theory behind them.

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Assessment for Year 1

Compulsory Modules

PREPARING TO BECOME A PHARMACY PROFESSIONAL

Code PHA-4010Y

Credits 120

In this module you will build your scientific knowledge and begin to apply it in the context of drugs and medicines, with a focus on hypertension, using a diverse range of teaching methods. You will start to develop your clinical, communication and professional skills to support safe, compassionate patient care. By expanding your transferable skills and enhancing your employability you will begin your journey to become a highly-regarded pharmacy professional.

INTERPROFESSIONAL LEARNING - LEVEL 1

Code HSCI4001Y

Credits 0

Interprofessional collaboration & working is proven to improve outcomes in health & social care. In this module you’ll meet and work with others from across healthcare programmes at UEA in a 2 hour learning event. You will explore how teams can work in different scenarios where the focus is on cognitive impairment & communication difficulties across the lifespan. You’ll begin to reflect on your personal and professional development, and begin to explore how you will collaborate & work with other professions to provide integrated person-centred care. In the 2 hour session you may also have the opportunity to become a Dementia Friend. You may also have the option to complete a Reflective Workbook to guide your foundational learning on Dementia Awareness & Learning Disability Awareness. You will be assessed on this through a set of multiple choice questions.

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Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. 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. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

Assessment for Year 4

Compulsory Modules

PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH PROJECT

Code PHA-7018Y

Credits 60

NEW - available in 2021/22 Learn how the boundaries of pharmaceutical knowledge are advanced through research and develop an understanding of the research and communication skills associated with scientific best practice. In collaboration with an academic supervisor, you’ll conduct a research project leading to an expertise or in-depth knowledge in a selected area of pharmaceutical research at the forefront of the academic discipline. Following the project work, you’ll prepare a research paper commensurate with journal publication and deliver an oral presentation at a student research conference.

MANAGING COMPLEXITY IN PATIENT CARE

Code PHA-7020Y

Credits 40

This module utilises all the concepts gained throughout the course to date and further develops the skills required by a pharmacist in practice, with focus on complex patients with multiple conditions in real life situations. Leadership and management skills will be developed further through consideration of a variety of scenarios, including the development of a pharmaceutical business case for the purpose of commissioning a novel pharmacy service. The module will provide you with an excellent grounding to your foundation training year and your early career as a pharmacist.

ADVANCED TOPICS

Code PHA-7003B

Credits 20

You will draw upon the investigative techniques developed in the Pharmaceutical Research Project and build on your knowledge and skills developed in all modules in Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the course. In this module you will study two (of a range) pharmaceutically-related special topics in depth and develop an extensive knowledge in these selected areas.

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Entry Requirements

A Levels

AAB including Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics. If you are taking an EPQ and three A-levels, we may offer you a one grade reduction on our advertised typical offer, if you achieve an A in the EPQ.

T Levels

Not accepted

BTEC

DDD in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science). Specific modules required or A Level Chemistry grade B. Excludes Public Services, Uniformed Services or Business Administration

Scottish highers

AAAAA including Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics

Scottish highers advanced

BBC including Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics

Irish leaving certificate

4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 including Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics

Access course

Not accepted

European Baccalaureate

80% overall with 70% in Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics

International Baccalaureate

33 points with HL 5 in Chemistry and a second Science from Physics, Biology or Mathematics

GCSE offer

You are required to have Mathematics at a minimum grade B or grade 5 and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

Additional entry requirements

UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.

We welcome and value a wide range of alternative qualifications. If you have a qualification which is not listed here, please contact us via Admissions Enquiries.

A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.

BTEC applicants must be studying the following modules:

Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
Applications of Organic Chemistry
Practical Chemical Analysis

If you have not studied all of the listed modules, A Level Chemistry grade B will be required to meet the subject specific requirement.

If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as MPharm Pharmacy with a Foundation Year.

Applicants submitting UCAS applications that include a good personal statement and academic reference as well as a strong academic background will be invited to an interview. We will be in touch prior to the interview to arrange a suitable time.

International Requirements

We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. View our International Students pages for specific information about your country.

Important note

Once enrolled onto your course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include your eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.

INTO University of East Anglia

If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:

International Foundation in Pharmacy Health and Life Sciences

International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering

Programme Conditions

Offers to successful applicants will be subject to a successful interview, a satisfactory occupational health check, including evidence of appropriate immunisations and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As part of the selection process, successful applicants will be asked to complete the Pharmacy Schools Council Excluded Database form. UK Pharmacy students are also required to sign up to a national Code of Conduct for Pharmacy Students.

Placements

Where a course includes patient facing placements in health or social care settings, and these are a mandatory component of the course, you will need to comply with the placement vaccination policy. Failure to meet the placement vaccination policy may prevent you from joining the course or may lead to your withdrawal from the course in the future. Future employment may also be subject to this condition.

Important note

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):

IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components) for year 1 entry

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:

Interviews

Interviews will be held virtually with a member of academic staff from the School of Pharmacy. Please note that we do not disclose interview questions. Typically, we will look for you to demonstrate a good understanding of the course, your approaches to decision making, effective teamwork and a desire to help others.

The selection process is designed to help us choose students with the appropriate skills and attitudes to become excellent pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.

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.