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Pharmacy
MPHARM (HONS)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years

    UCAS code B230

    Professional accreditation

    After a successful pre-registration year and examination, graduates are eligible for professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

    About the course

    The breadth of study on our Pharmacy degree prepares students for employment in any area of the pharmaceutical profession. Emphasis is placed on developing specialist drug experts who can liaise effectively between physician and patient. The MPharm qualification is the only UK degree acceptable for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    AAB, including chemistry and one further science A-level.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    DDD.

    International Baccalaureate:
    36 points including a grade 5 in chemistry and biology at Higher level.

    QAA-approved access course:
    individual assessment.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    biology, English language and mathematics if not included at A-level.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all four elements.

    Other:
    Foundation degree: individual assessment.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    The MPharm is designed to integrate the traditional subject areas of chemistry, pharmaceutics, microbiology, biology, physiology, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice and health psychology. The course content is presented as two broad themes: The Patient and The Medicine. It is further integrated by the Integrative Pharmaceutical Knowledge, Attitudes and Skills (IPKAS) module which runs throughout the course, and draws the two broad themes together using carefully selected models and examples.

    Areas of study

    The Medicine theme deals with the chemical and physical sciences fundamental to pharmacy. Consideration is given to the design and/or discovery of medicinal substances, their properties, formulation, manufacture and quality assurance. The Patient theme integrates the disciplines of physiology, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, microbiology and immunology. IPKAS modules enable students to integrate the biological and pharmaceutical sciences with professional subjects for application in clinical situations. Much of the teaching in the later stages of the course is conducted in the clinical environment of local hospitals.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Properties and Actions of Drug Molecules
    Physical Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics and an Introduction to Dosage Form
    Pharmaceutical Analysis
    Essential Cell biology and Biochemistry
    Integrated Pharmaceutical Knowledge, Attitudes and Skills

    Year 2
    Drug Development, Formulation and Product Design
    Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Immunology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
    Cardio-respiratory Pharmacy
    Nutrition, Metabolism and Excretion
    Integrated Pharmaceutical Knowledge, Attitudes and Skills

    Year 3
    Drug Discovery and Development
    Microbiological and Biotechnological Aspects of Medicine Production
    Therapeutic Aspects of Endocrinology, Immunology and Oncology
    Psychiatric Medicine
    Integrated Pharmaceutical Knowledge, Attitudes and Skills

    Year 4
    Research Project
    Advances in Pharmaceutical Science
    Advanced Professional Studies
    Special options
    Integrated Pharmaceutical Knowledge, Attitudes and Skills

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    MPharm Pharmacy  [P3CB001]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,500 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Staff profiles

    Elaine Sharp - Lecturer/Practitioner within the Pharmacy Practice Team

    I lecture on the use of medicines in special patient groups, such as babies, children and older people; 

    pharmacokinetics; and the use of medicine information sources. I also teach on the dispensing and supply of medicines in practical workshops. 
    In my clinical practice, I lead an enquiry answering and support service available for all staff, patients and the public who have any questions about medicines. 
    I also spend time on wards, to ensure patients are getting the best out of their medicines and that treatments are safe, effective and monitored appropriately for any problems. Having such close links with practice means current evidence, recommendations and medicines use are brought into our teaching, so students learn about relevant 
    and real-life aspects of medicines use in addition to the underlying science.

    Dr Matt Ingram - Admissions tutor

    My background is in medicinal chemistry both as an 

    undergraduate and postgraduate. My role at the university has ranged from teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, conducting research, 
    course leadership, supervising research students, consultancy and admissions.  Our course will prepare you for the diverse nature of a career in pharmacy. I am proud to say that with hard work and dedication 
    our students achieve the high standards that we set for them.

  • Career opportunities

    Membership of the The General Pharmaceutical Council confers the right to practise as a pharmacist in any sector of the profession. Employment prospects are excellent. Many graduates enhance their professional standing by studying for higher degrees and professional certificates.

    Visit the careers service website.

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01273 642090
Email pabsschooloffice@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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