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Qualification
Master of Pharmacy (with Honours) - MPharm (H)
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Location
University of Plymouth
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Our MPharm pharmacy course, delivered at the University of Plymouth, combines classroom learning, campus based simulations and placements in real healthcare settings across the South West. The combination gives you a full understanding of pharmacy within community, General Practice (GP) and hospital settings, and will help prepare you for a career in your preferred area.By studying human physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry alongside clinical topics, you鈥檒l learn about the causes and progression of medical conditions and how drugs exert their effects. You'll also learn about the appropriate prescribing, supply and administration of medications and the principles of disease progression and medicines optimisation.
Our partnership with the University of PlymouthAs a student in Plymouth, you will study the same course content as those studying Pharmacy in Bath, gaining a unique knowledge of the scientific development and clinical use of medicines, and preparing you for a career as a pharmacist.You鈥檒l be taught by Plymouth-based University of Bath academic and practice staff, and after four years of living and learning in Plymouth, you鈥檒l graduate with a University of Bath degree. This new course provides the opportunity to live and study in the vibrant and unique surroundings of Plymouth, Britain鈥檚 Ocean City. The University of Plymouth is conveniently located near Derriford Hospital, the largest teaching hospital in Devon and Cornwall, and a wealth of healthcare providers across the South West, there are plenty of opportunities for placements nearby.
Benefit from specialist facilitiesStudying the MPharm at the University of Plymouth, you will be based in brand-new, purpose-built facilities at the heart of campus. Plymouth is home to over 4,500 health and social care students in the Faculty of Health. The new pharmacy facilities are currently in construction on the ground floor of the Nancy Astor Building and will be open ahead of the course starting in September 2024. They'll include practice-based and clinical teaching spaces, such as consultation rooms and simulation equipment.
Put your learning into practiceAs a highly patient focussed profession, we put great emphasis on regular patient contact and clinical placements. Starting from year one, you鈥檒l benefit from our excellent connections on placements with major teaching hospitals, community pharmacies and GP practices. You will undertake Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) and clinical placements and these increase in volume as you progress through the course.You'll also have inter-professional sessions with medical, nursing and dental students to build confidence in your professional practice role.
Get ready for your future careerTuition fees
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拢 30,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : AAB
Typical offer:AAB in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.Contextual offer:ABB in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subjectAlternative offers: ABB in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics, plus additional study - please see the Pharmacy course page on our website.
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