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Admissions (Coleraine)
Email:admissionsce@ulster.ac.uk
Phone:028 70123210
Ulster University
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Coleraine
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Pharmacy
- Master of Pharmacy (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Coleraine
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
13 January 2027
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
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelAAB
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.
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.
Scottish HigherBBBBB
To include Chemistry and one subject from Mathematics, Physics or Biology.
English and Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
English and Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 39 Merit: 6
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB
To include Chemistry and one subject from Mathematics, Physics or Biology.
English and Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
English and Mathematics required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 28
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.
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.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2H2H2H2H2
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.
All applicants must achieve a minimum of H6 in English and Maths or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- 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
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Channel Islands | £9790 | |
| Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £4985 | |
| EU & International | £18030 |
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 for NI, ROI and GB, these are the fees for 2026/27. Fees for higher education programmes in NI are set by the Department for the Economy and the 2027/28 fees will not be released until later in the year. It is expected that there will be an inflationary increase from the 2026/27 fee.
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