MPharm Pharmacy,
About this course
The MPharm in Pharmacy, a pharmacy degree focused on the clinical application of scientific principles, patient care, and modern healthcare practice. The curriculum spans four years and integrates pharmaceutical science with practical training. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Health, Disease and Patient, Drugs & Medicines, and Practice of Pharmacy. Year 2 advances clinical study through Patient-Centred Learning I (PCLI) and Patient-Centred Learning II (PCLII). Year 3 continues this focus with Patient Centred Learning III (PCLIII). The final year covers advanced clinical topics through Emerging Therapies and Complex Patients and Preparation for Practice & Prescribing, alongside optional modules such as Pharmacist as a Professional IV (PPIV).
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 35%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 37%
- Other Health Professionals: 28%
- Therapy professionals: 8%
- Health associate professionals: 6%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 92%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 83%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 455 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 86%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 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.
Modules
- Health, Disease and Patient
- Drugs & Medicines
- Practice of Pharmacy
- Pharmacist as a Professional I
- Fferyllydd fel Gweithiwr Proffesiynol I
- Patient-Centred Learning I (PCLI)
- Patient-Centred Learning II (PCLII)
- Pharmacist as a Professional II (PPII)
- Fferyllydd fel Gweithiwr Proffesiynol II (PPII)
- Patient Centred Learning III (PCLIII)
- Pharmacist as a Professional III (PPIII)
- Fferyllydd fel Gweithiwr Proffesiynol III (PPIII)
- New Knowledge (NK60)
- Gwybodaeth Newydd (NK60)
- Emerging Therapies and Complex Patients
- Preparation for Practice & Prescribing
- Pharmacist as a Professional IV (PPIV)
- Fferyllydd fel Gweithiwr Proffesiynol IV (PPIV)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £38,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Pharmacy.
What do graduates of MPharm Pharmacy, at Swansea University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPharm Pharmacy, at Swansea University?
96% 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 Swansea University?
The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is MPharm Pharmacy, at Swansea 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.
How many students continue on MPharm Pharmacy, at Swansea University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.