Pharmacy MPharm Overview Course detailsModulesFees & fundingHow to applyAbout the course Pharmacists are experts in medicines and a trusted source of health advice and treatment. They are the most accessible of the health professionals. The role of pharmacists in the provision of healthcare is developing in new ways to support patients with their medicines through medicine management schemes and non-medical prescribing. Pharmacists are involved in the drug design, development and formulation of medicine. The four year Pharmacy degree programme (MPharm) has been developed to give you a thorough understanding and advanced knowledge of pharmacy theory and practice. The MPharm programme includes the study of science and healthcare. The aims of the course are to provide you with the relevant scientific knowledge and skills to be a pharmacist. You will develop an understanding of normal and abnormal bodily functions and be able to apply your knowledge to the treatment of patients. You will learn about the role of the pharmacist in healthcare and in the pharmaceutical industry and develop interpersonal skills such as communication, application of information technology and group working within the context of the profession. View our Mpharm brochure online Pharmacy Gallery Why choose this course? Excellent facilities including a simulated pharmacy and refurbished chemistry labs Interprofessional learning opportunities University is well placed geographically and has strong links with local healthcare providers and pharmaceutical industries Friendly and supportive staff Placement visits in year 1 and year 2, with a 1 week placement in year 3 Entry requirements... A levels: For those using the full UCAS tariff is to achieve 340 points including GCE A2 Level chemistry at grade B and at least one other science (Maths, Physics, Biology or Psychology) at A2 Level grade B. A Level general studies is not accepted. Anyone completing 3 A levels only is required to achieve ABB (including A2 level chemistry and another science - Maths, Physics, Biology or Psychology). Applicants re-sitting A levels may be required to achieve a higher grade requirement for entry. All applications are screened in order to be selected for interview, one of the screening criteria being that we normally expect applicants to have achieved CCC for the relevant AS subjects taken in the year before their A2 examinations, in addition the A2 predicted grades, schools reference and personal statement will be taken into account. Irish Leaving Certificate: require an overall UCAS tariff score of 340 points (from at least 6 subjects) with a B1 in chemistry and a B1 in another science (maths, physics or biology) both at higher level. Scottish Highers: require 340 UCS Tariff points including Higher Level Chemistry at B grade and a Higher in another science subject (maths, physics or biology) at a B grade International Baccalaureate: require an overall diploma score of 28 (348 UCAS points) including chemistry and another science (maths, physics or biology) at higher level grade 5. BTEC National Diploma in Applied Sciences: require a minimum of DDM in their diploma and a B in A2 level in chemistry Science Foundation Year: (by approved colleges/universities) require an overall score of 75% overall, including 75% in chemistry modules. Access to Science Diploma: The access diploma must include a minimum of 15 credits in chemistry. Applicants are required to achieve a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction at level 3 (including all chemistry credits) and the remaining level 3 credits must be at a minimum of a merit and should include 6 credits of maths at level 3. Other equivalent qualifications may be considered, please contact the university for more information. English Language: An IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL 580 (237 CBT) is required if English is not your first language. Equivalent qualifications welcomed. Suitable applicants from all routes will be invited to attend an interview. Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B or above are also required. Offers are subject to a successful interview, CRB check and occupational health check. Study routes Full Time, 4 Years Locations University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
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