Course Summary

Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC - http://www.pharmacyregulation.org/), our Pharmacy MPharm degree is designed to offer a varied learning experience while giving you the chance to gain a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences. So by studying with us: * You’ll be able to combine the theory of science with developing and applying the practical and professional skills you’ll need to launch your career. * You’ll be focusing firmly on medicines and patients and have the chance to get to grips with all aspects of the industry, from understanding the development and design of drugs to investigating the role of pharmacists in society. * You’ll be able to work in our formulation laboratory where medicines are made. * Beyond the lab, we also help you build your understanding of how the work you do will have a real impact on people. * By working with prescriptions and thinking about patients right from the start, you’ll be able to focus on the end goal of your studies and prepare for scenarios you’re likely to come across as you take your first steps as a healthcare professional. Professional links and accreditations: This course as with all other Pharmacy degrees in the UK is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC - https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/) This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. Additional costs: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check takes place as part of enrolment, this is a compulsory requirement for entry onto this course. As part of this check you are required to have your identification documents verified by the Post Office. There is a charge for this, payable at the point of verification at the Post Office, which you are required to pay (currently £6 in 2020). The University will pay for the full DBS check, you are not required to pay for this. Relevant offences disclosed by the DBS will be taken into account regarding your suitability to undertake this course. Once your place is confirmed, you will be required to complete a health check questionnaire. If you have not completed courses of all relevant vaccinations you will be advised to do so. Occasionally these may be chargeable by your doctor. If there are any further medical reports required you may incur additional costs. All pharmacy students attend work-based placements, currently 4 days per year. We aim to offer these within a reasonable commuting distance of Huddersfield. We do not charge for placements but you may incur some travel costs. We provide students protective clothing, and access to the electronic resources necessary for study and practice. Most assessed work is submitted electronically at no cost to students.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Core modules: Pharmacy Practice 1 Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1 Human Physiology and Pathology Formulation and Compounding of Medicines Scientific Basis of Drug Action Year 2 Core modules: Formulation and Pharmaceutics Pharmacy Practice 2 Medical Pharmacology Drug Synthesis Metabolism and Analysis Pharmaceutical Microbiology Year 3 Core modules: Molecular Pharmacology Research Methods and Skills Pharmacy Practice 3 Pharmaceutical Formulation and Drug Analysis Final year Core modules: Pharmacy Practice 4 Applied Therapeutics - Living with Medicines Drug Design and Development Precision Medicine

Course Details – Assessment Method

Your progress will be assessed in written exams, essays, short tests, portfolios, and oral presentations. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

General Pharmaceutical Council

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B230

Institution code: H60

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A Levels in Chemistry and at least one further science subject from Biology, Maths or Physics. Chemistry A Level is essential. If you are not studying Biology, then Maths or Physics are accepted. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. Offers are based on 3 A Level subjects in the region of ABB and are influenced by subjects being studied, predicted grades and performance at a selection day.

If you are studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma please contact the Admissions Tutor who will give you advice about your application.

136 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6 and Higher Level Mathematics and Biology at grade 6 and 5 (in any order).

If you are studying BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science, DDD is required and is acceptable only when combined with other Science related qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for advice.

In addition you must have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 5 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. Applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day, at which they will participate in an interview and test. Read our guidance for more information - (https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/interviews/) If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) - http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/ Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements. If you are reapplying to Pharmacy then please contact the Admissions Tutor to discuss. If you have any health concerns that may affect your ability to be a pharmacist then you should read the national minimum standards - (https://heops.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2019/09/1521730902HEOPS_Pharmacy_Students_fitness_standards_2013_v5.pdf). Please contact the Admissions Tutor for any further advice. ​A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check takes place as part of enrolment, this is a compulsory requirement for entry onto this course. As part of this check you are required to have your identification documents verified by the Post Office. There is a charge for this, payable at the point of verification at the Post Office, which you are required to pay (currently £6 in 2020). The University will pay for the full DBS check, you are not required to pay for this. Relevant offences disclosed by the DBS will be taken into account regarding your suitability to undertake this course. Once your place is confirmed, you will be required to complete a health check questionnaire. If you have not completed courses of all relevant vaccinations you will be advised to do so. Occasionally these may be chargeable by your doctor. If there are any further medical reports required you may incur additional costs.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
EU 16000.0 Year 1
International 16000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available. If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/ Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Provider information

Queensgate
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Huddersfield
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