Pharmacy
University of Brighton
UCAS Code: B230 | Master of Pharmacy (with Honours) - MPharm (H)
University of Brighton
UCAS Code: B230 | Master of Pharmacy (with Honours) - MPharm (H)
Entry requirements
A level
A levels to include a B in chemistry and one further science A level.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Must include 24 credits at distinction in biology and chemistry. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at distinction.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Minimum requirement: Maths and English language at grade B/5
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Must include three subjects at Higher Level, with grade 5 in Chemistry and Biology.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In Applied Science, with chemistry units and A level chemistry at grade B.
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About this course
**Pharmacists play a crucial role by safely dispensing medications, monitoring patients' wellbeing and safety, and working with healthcare teams to optimise patient care. They help people understand their medications, manage chronic conditions, prevent drug interactions and promote overall health.**
Our Pharmacy MPharm course brings together the science of pharmacy and the needs of the service user, or patient.
You’ll explore a series of case studies that help you to apply what you learn to real-life situations, alongside modules that develop your physical examination, diagnostic, and prescribing skills.
**Top reasons to choose this course**
- Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- 12 weeks of clinical placements across the programme. Placement providers include community pharmacies, GP surgeries, Mental Health Trusts, and Secondary and Tertiary care sectors.
- Specialist facilities including SimMan 3G patient simulators, image analysis suite, medicine dispensary and genomics/proteomics facility.
- Learning informed by research and clinical practice.
- Inter-professional learning opportunities through our close links with BSMS.
- Guaranteed interview scheme with Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
Modules
**Year 1**
Fundamentals of Pharmacy: From Molecules to Medicine
Fundamentals of Pharmacy: The Healthy Human and Healthcare Delivery
Minor Illness
Clinical and Professional Skills 1
**Year 2**
Cardiovascular and Related Systems
Endocrine and Immunity
Infectious Disease and Global Health
Clinical and Professional Skills 2
**Year 3**
Neurological Disorders and Mental Health
Molecular and Genomic Medicine
Managing Complex Patients
Clinical and Professional Skills 3
**Final year**
Pharmacy Research Project
Clinical and Professional Studies 4
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As only a relatively small number of students study pharmacology or toxicology, these statistics refer most closely to the graduate prospects of pharmacy graduates, so bear that in mind when you review them. Only a handful of students take first degrees in pure toxicology every year — the subject is more popular at Masters level. Pharmacology is a degree that tends to lead to jobs in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, and outcomes are improving again after a difficult time in the last few years. Jobs in pharmacology are often very specialist and so it’s no surprise that pharmacologists are amongst the most likely of all students to go on to a doctorate — if you want a job in research, start thinking about a PhD. As for pharmacy, unemployment rates are below 1% and 95% of pharmacy graduates had jobs as pharmacists (mostly in retail pharmacists) six months after they left their courses - employment rates have gone up significantly in the last couple of years.
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