MPharm Pharmacy
About this course
MPharm (Hons) in Pharmacy, an integrated four-year undergraduate programme. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Placements are available across hospital, community, GP and prison pharmacy settings. The final year includes a supervised research project, and the programme is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2026 For MPharm (Hons) UCAS tariff points: 120-136 At least two A-levels, including Chemistry and another science with a minimum of Grade B. Alternatively, a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction (DDD) alongside A-level Chemistry within a minimum of Grade B. GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4 or above, and an enhanced DBS check and health check are also required. Alternatively, we will consider a range of Level 3 qualifications, such as an Access Course in Applied Science. This will need to have been passed with 128 UCAS points. Applicants must also hold an A-Level in Chemistry with a minimum of a grade B. We do not accept admission/transfers to MPharm from any foundation route, with the exception of those applicants/students coming from a Pharmacy Foundation/Preparatory Year, both internally and externally. We do not accept admission/transfers from any BSc in scientific areas. Additional requirements: Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a 30-minute interview. The interview has a multi-station format to assess the applicant’s academic skills, communication skills, experience and motivation to study pharmacy, and their values and judgements in different situational scenarios. Acceptance onto the programme will be conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory health checks. For this, they will be required to complete a health check questionnaire. They may also be required to provide evidence of immunisation or health status and to obtain immunisation against vaccine preventable diseases to ensure their safety and the safety of the public during placements. English language: English language requirement for this course: If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes . If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, explore our International section .
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 83%: 373 offers from 449 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 79 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 95%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 70%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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
- Academic and Professional Skills Portfolio
- Wellbeing and Health
- Fundamentals of cell and human physiology
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Delivery
- Pharmacy Law, Ethics and Practice
- Academic and Professional Skills Portfolio 2
- The Central Nervous System, Gastrointestinal Tract and Immunology
- Drug Design, Delivery and Quality Control
- Cardiorespiratory and Endocrine
- Clinical Skills 1
- Academic and Professional Skills Portfolio 3
- Clinical Skills 2
- Endocrine, the Eye, Reproduction and Inflammation
- Infection, Immunology, Haematology and Cancer
- Neurology, Mental Health and Cardiovascular
- Academic and Professional Skills Portfolio 4
- Clinical Skills and Leadership
- Integrated and Holistic Therapeutics
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £45,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacy.
What do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at Kingston University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPharm Pharmacy at Kingston University?
90% 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 Kingston University?
The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MPharm Pharmacy at Kingston University?
83% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 373 offers from 449 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MPharm Pharmacy at Kingston University 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.
Does MPharm Pharmacy at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MPharm Pharmacy at Kingston University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.