Kingston University London - Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)

Kingston University London

Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)

Are you interested in health issues and the treatment and prevention of disease? Have you considered a career as a pharmacist?

This course is an ideal first step towards a pharmaceutical career. It examines the science behind the preparation, supply and monitoring of medicines. You'll study law, ethics and clinical practice, the role of hospitals, community, GP practice, care home and industrial pharmacists.

Working alongside other future healthcare professionals, you'll talk to patients about their conditions and treatment. Through case studies, you'll learn how chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics affect clinical practice. In Year 4 you'll complete a research-based project, for which you'll receive specialist tuition.

Working alongside other future healthcare professionals, you'll talk to patients about their conditions and treatment. In year 4, you'll complete a research-based project, for which you'll receive specialist tuition.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • Kingston is ranked No.2 in London for pharmacy and pharmacology (Guardian University League table 2022).
  • This degree is fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • This course is run jointly by Kingston University and St George's, University of London so you'll have access to the specialist facilities and staff expertise of St George's.

Entry Requirements

  • UCAS tariff points:

     

    120-136 for MPharm (Hons); 80-88 for MPharm (Hons) including foundation year.
  • A-levels to include Chemistry with a minimum of a grade B and at least one of the following: Mathematics, Physics or Biology with a minimum of a grade B. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.
  • Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science only. Applicants must also hold an A-level Chemistry with a minimum of a grade B.
  • TOEFL iBT 88 (R=20, L=19, S=21, W=20)
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with an overall score of 59 and no elements less than 59.
  • IELTS a minimum 6.5 overall grade in IELTS (Academic) with no components lower than 6.0.

Career Prospects

You'll graduate ready for the next steps towards becoming a pharmacist in the UK. These are a year's training in an approved pharmaceutical establishment and passing the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration exam.

Career opportunities after completing Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)

  • Pharmacy clerk.
  • Pharmacy dispenser.
  • Pharmacy assistant.
  • Pharmacy technician.
  • Pharmacist.
  • Chemotherapy pharmacist.
  • Nuclear pharmacist.
  • Long-term care pharmacists.

Course Details

The First year introduces the scientific basis of pharmacy, including cell biology, physiology and pharmaceutical and biological chemistry (including the importance of natural products as medicines). You will study important pharmaceutical dosage forms, formulation and manufacturing processes, physico-chemical aspects of drug stability and pharmacopoeial and regulatory requirements. You will gain a clear understanding of the profession of pharmacy and the practical and theoretical aspects of dispensing.

Year 2 places more emphasis on the role of hospital, community and industrial pharmacists. It includes the study of pharmacy law, ethics and good dispensing practice. You will integrate science with practice, learning through case studies how chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics affect clinical practice. You will also learn about conditions that affect the central nervous system, such as depression and those that affect the cardiovascular system such as atrial fibrillation.


Foundation year

Professional and Scientific Skills for Pharmacy
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics for Science

Year 1

Professional and Scientific Skills for Pharmacy
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics for Science

Year 2

Drug Design and Medicine Development
Pharmacy Law, Ethics and Practice
The Central Nervous System and Mental Health
The Cardio-respiratory System 1
Academic and Professional Portfolio

Year 3

Infection, Immunology and Cancer
Endocrine, Reproductive and Inflammation
The Cardio-respiratory System 2
Gastrointestinal, Liver & Skin in Disease
Academic and Professional Portfolio

Year 4

Technology to Care
Effective Decision Making for Pharmacy Practice
Research Methods and Project
Academic and Professional Portfolio

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