MPharm Pharmacy
About this course
MPharm in Pharmacy, a pharmacy degree based in London that combines pharmaceutical science with practical clinical training. The course is fully accredited and leads directly to professional registration as a pharmacist. Students undertake clinical placements at partner NHS Foundation Trusts including Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital and the South London and Maudsley.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Chemistry and grade A in one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Must include grade A in Chemistry and grade A in one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. GCSE: GCSE grade 6/B in both English Language and Mathematics is required
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What students say
Based on about 75 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 85%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 68%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 7%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £38,500 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £49,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Pharmacy.
What do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at King's College London 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 King's College London?
88% 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 King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is MPharm Pharmacy at King's College London 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 King's College London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.