MPharm Pharmacy
About this course
MPharm in Pharmacology and Pharmacy and Cellular Molecular, integrating pharmaceutical sciences with clinical practice. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and includes placements in community, hospital, or general practice settings. Final-year modules involve independent formulation development supported by pharmaceutical industry representatives.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the course are normally one of the following: ABB-BBB which must include A Levels in Chemistry and at least one further science subject from Biology, Maths or Physics. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. As an alternative to the non-Science A Level, the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate), BTEC Level 3 National (AAQ), or OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate will be accepted at Distinction grade. D*D*D* in RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (assessed by written examinations and coursework) with a minimum of four Chemistry or Biology units at Distinction. D*D*D* in QCF BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (assessed by coursework) with a minimum of four Chemistry or Biology units at Distinction. Applicants taking this BTEC Qualification must also achieve a grade B in A level Chemistry or Biology. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction. This must be in a relevant subject: Access to Science, Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy. 136 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6 and Higher Level Mathematics and Biology at grade 6 and 5 (in any order). In addition, you must have 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C including Maths and English. For applicants not taking A levels, this must also include GCSE Chemistry and Biology or GCSE Double Award Science/Double Science/Combined Science.
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What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 80%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
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 West: 25%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 60%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Pharmacy Practice 4
- Applied Therapeutics - Living with Medicines
- Drug Design and Development
- Precision Medicine
- Pharmacy Practice 1
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1
- Human Physiology and Pathology
- Formulation and Compounding of Medicines
- Scientific Basis of Drug Action
- Formulation and Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacy Practice 2
- Medical Pharmacology
- Drug Synthesis, Metabolism and Analysis
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Research Methods and Skills
- Pharmacy Practice 3
- Pharmaceutical Formulation and Drug Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £37,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £50,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at University of Huddersfield do next?
70% 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 Huddersfield?
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 Huddersfield?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is MPharm Pharmacy at University of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.