MPharm Pharmacy
About this course
Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacy MPharm, a pharmacy degree focused on pharmaceutical science and clinical practice. Core topics include Research Methods. Students complete professional experience placements throughout the four years of study. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Health Sciences, Science of Medicines, and Applied Pharmacy Practice. The second and third years continue with further study in Health Sciences, Science of Medicines, and Applied Pharmacy Practice alongside professional experience placements. The final year involves advanced practice including Clinical Leadership and Elective, alongside a substantial Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB to include Chemistry and at least one further science at A level from Biology, Mathematics or Physics. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Chemistry plus either Biology, Physics or Maths and three further subjects at Standard Level. 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC options are considered
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What students say
Based on about 76 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 85%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 60%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 205 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in order to progress to pharmacist pre-registration training and then to register as a pharmacist. Please note, the 5-year integrated MPharm degree programme includes pre-registration training.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Basic Life Support
- Applied Pharmacy Practice
- Health Sciences
- Portfolio
- Professional Experience Placements
- Science of Medicines
- Applied Pharmacy Practice
- Health Sciences
- Portfolio
- Professional Experience Placements
- Science of Medicines
- Applied Pharmacy Practice
- Health Sciences
- Portfolio
- Professional Experience Placements
- Science of Medicines
- Applied Pharmacy Practice
- Clinical Leadership and Elective
- Portfolio
- Professional Experience Placements
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £38,500 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £46,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacy.
What do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at University of Birmingham do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPharm Pharmacy at University of Birmingham?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPharm Pharmacy at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is MPharm Pharmacy at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in order to progress to pharmacist pre-registration training and then to register as a pharmacist. Please note, the 5-year integrated MPharm degree programme includes pre-registration training.
How many students continue on MPharm Pharmacy at University of Birmingham?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.