MPharm Pharmacy
About this course
MPharm in Pharmacy, a pharmacy degree focused on clinical practice and medication science. Core topics include Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Clinical Skills. Students undertake experiential placements across multiple healthcare settings. The first year introduces foundational concepts through The Patient and Society and Science of Pharmacy. The second year examines pathology and therapeutics in Evidence Based Treatment of Diseases 1 and Evidence Based Treatment of Diseases 2. The third year continues with advanced medical topics in Evidence Based Treatment of Diseases 3 and Evidence Based Treatment of Diseases 4. The final year focuses on professional practice and independent study through Improving Quality in Practice and Advanced Pharmaceutical Practice and Preparing for Prescribing.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34, with 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and a second science
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MPharm Pharmacy (B230) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 163 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 390 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 95 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 19%
- Therapy professionals: 19%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 91%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 71%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 63%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 280 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 28%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 17%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 365 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Patient and Society
- Science of Pharmacy
- Evidence Based Treatment of Diseases 1
- Evidence Based Treatment of Diseases 2
- Evidence Based Treatment of Diseases 3
- Evidence Based Treatment of Diseases 4
- Improving Quality in Practice
- Advanced Pharmaceutical Practice and Preparing for Prescribing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £41,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacy.
What do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy at University of Sheffield do next?
89% 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 Sheffield?
92% 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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Does MPharm Pharmacy at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MPharm Pharmacy at University of Sheffield?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.