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Coleraine
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Course summary
The aim of the MPharm course at Ulster is to educate pharmacy students to a high standard in an environment of modern clinical relevance, thereby facilitating their immediate integration into a forward thinking, healthcare-based profession that practises clinical excellence and understands fully the pharmaceutical principles underpinning therapeutic application of drug substances. The MPharm programme is designed to provide academically challenging and vocationally relevant pharmacy education and training underpinned by appropriate science elements (pharmaceutical sciences) and appropriate professional practice skills (pharmacy practice and patient care).
Information for Canadian applicants - please refer to course details in Ulster prospectus.
The MPharm programme offers a modern, innovative, and integrated Masters degree level education in Pharmacy that meets the standards of the University and the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The MPharm programme will provide students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and appropriate training required for them to be responsible for the manufacture, safe, legal and professional control, distribution and use of medicinal products. This programme also incorporates detailed studies of all aspects of drug action, design, formulation and use.
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Coleraine
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - AAB
A Level Essential Subjects:
Chemistry required and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science or Life and Health Sciences. DA Applied Science and DA Life and Health Science are acceptable along with Chemistry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
The following units are essential and must be passed with Distinction: Principles and Applications of Science I, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Principles and Applications of Science II, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Industrial Chemical Reactions.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits
To include Distinctions in all science modules. Specific modules will be required and must include Chemistry. (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course).
Overall profile of 73%, including 73% in all Level 3 modules and must include Chemistry. (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).
If GCSE Mathematics at grade C has not been obtained then a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required.
Scottish Higher - BBBBB
To include Chemistry and one subject from Mathematics, Physics or Biology.
English and Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
Scottish Advanced Higher - BBB
To include Chemistry and one subject from Mathematics, Physics or Biology.
English and Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Overall profile minimum: 28 points with at least 14 points at Higher Level including 6 points in Higher Level Chemistry and 7 points from Higher Level Physics, Biology or Mathematics.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
To include Chemistry and at least one other subject from Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Agricultural Science at H2.
All applicants must achieve a minimum of H6 in English and Maths or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first-degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Chemistry Grade C or Double Award Science Grade CC or above also required.
Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificates in Essential Skills, Application of Number and Communication are NOT regarded as acceptable alternatives to GCSE Maths and English.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
- All offers will be conditional on meeting the following requirements: Successfully pass a competency-based interview, to meet the new GPhC standards which stipulate that 'all admissions and selection processes must include an interactive component to assess applicants' values and professional suitability'. Further details will be emailed to all applicants.
English language requirements
English language minimum requirement for International Applicants: Academic IELTS 6.5 with speaking 6.5 and no other band score less than 6.0. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A*
- Highest grades
- BBC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £17490 | Year 1 |
| International | £17490 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.
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