United KingdomUniversity of SunderlandUndergraduate

Pharmacy

Play a vital role in improving the health of patients. Become an expert in the design, development and therapeutic use of medicines. Graduate and develop a fascinating and rewarding career, both holistically and financially.

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Duration
4 years
Tuition Fee
£9,250 annually
Level
Undergraduate
Attendance
On Campus
Format
Full Time

Description

Our highly-regarded Pharmacy course begins with a broad overview of the fundamental pharmaceutical and biological sciences. You will develop more specialised knowledge and skills in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, therapeutics, clinical management and patient-focused clinical skills.

The course lasts four years and you will graduate as a Master of Pharmacy. The MPharm is the only undergraduate qualification in the UK which leads to professional registration as a pharmacist which is a key worker profession.

Why us?
General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) figures show that the University of Sunderland is consistently one of the top-ranking Schools of Pharmacy in the National Registration Assessment. The pass rate in 2019 was 89.82% which is significantly above the national average of 72.33%
Pharmacy has been taught at Sunderland for 100 years and we have a strong reputation as a Pharmacy School that produces successful graduates
This course has 86% Overall Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2020)
All our pharmacist academics are at the forefront of current practice as they continue to work with regional trusts and pharmacy employers. This means you have direct links to employers and the most up to date clinical teaching
Patient contact is embedded throughout the course alongside placements and interprofessional learning opportunities
Our Pharmacy and Pharmacology courses are ranked 10th in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023)

Career ready
Many of our students go on to work in Community Pharmacy, Primary care, Secondary care, and Industrial pharmaceuticals, or progress on to research degrees.


Financial rewards compare favourably with most other professions. Typical starting salaries for pharmacists range from £25,000 - £40,000 depending on sector, location, conditions of employment and experience. Currently, there is virtually no unemployment of qualified pharmacists.

Qualifying as a Pharmacist
On graduation as a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm), you will need to undertake a further year of postgraduate training after the end of the course to become eligible for registration as a pharmacist in the UK. We have never had an MPharm graduate who has not obtained a pre-registration placement and the University will support you in finding a position, however we are unable to guarantee one.

This one-year placement is known as the ‘pre-registration training year’ and involves you working under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist. We offer a support programme during the pre-registration year at Sunderland: Pharmacy pre-registration training programme.

On successful completion of the pre-registration training year, you will be required to pass the national registration assessment set by the General Pharmaceutical Council before you are eligible to start your career as a Pharmacist.

Other career options
Although the MPharm is primarily a route to becoming a pharmacist, it can also open up many other career pathways where expertise in medicines is vital. Examples include pharmaceutical research and working in the Research and Development industry.

Requirement

A copy of your High School Diploma (O LEVEL & A LEVEL) e.g (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE)

A copy of your International passport Bio-data page.

A copy of your recent Passport Photo.

A valid copy of your Result Checker Card.

All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of five (5) credits, in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE).

Structure

Lectures cover key principles and are delivered by experienced and research active academics in the field. You will also learn in small seminar groups, practical laboratory classes and dispensing classes.


Assessment methods include examinations, time constrained tests (some web-based), assignments, essays, reports and presentations.

Fees

The annual, full-time fee for this course is:


£9,250 if you are from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled

Please note this course is not available to international students.


Learn more about settled status, pre-settled status, special discounts, visa requirements, and Common Travel Area (CTA) agreements for the Republic of Ireland applicants in our Help and Advice article.


Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.


This information was correct at the time of publication.

Tuition Fee £9,250 annually
Application Fee £95
Acceptance Fee £300
Housing Fee £700- £1,200 monthly
Living Fee £300- £500 monthly

Addition Information

DegreeMPHARM
Duration4 years
AttendanceOn Campus
LevelUndergraduate
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Campuses
Main Campus
FormatFull Time
Intakes
Fall 2023 , Fall 2024 , Fall 2024 , Fall 2025 , Fall 2025 , Fall 2025 , Fall 2025
Study LanguageEnglish
Application Fee£20

£9,250 per year

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