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Pharmacy
- MPharm
- 5 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
Understand the science behind drug discovery, development and delivery and how patients react to the medicines they take.
Why Pharmacy at Strathclyde?
Ranked 1st in the UK for Pharmacology & Pharmacy and 1st for Subjects allied to medicine (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
Combines fundamental science with practical experience of working with patients and health professionals in community and hospital placements from the outset.
Benefit from our strong links with the pharmaceutical industry sectors and Schools of Pharmacy internationally.
Learn from professional pharmacy practitioners.
Enter Year 2 of the five year Masters programme.
Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Your Career
Once registered with the GPhC, pharmacy graduates enjoy good employment prospects with attractive starting salaries. The majority are employed in either community, primary care or hospital pharmacies.
Other graduates may also pursue a career in medical writing, clinical drug trials, or medical sales while some pursue research and academic careers to educate and inspire the next generation of pharmacists.
Recent graduate job titles include:
Pharmacist
Rotational Pharmacist
Trainee Pharmacist
Responsible Pharmacist
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Year 2 entry: minimum entry requirements: Chemistry, Biology and an additional subject with Maths or Physics preferred; if not Maths at A Level, GCSE Maths 6/B; GCSE English Language 6/B; a pass in A Level Chemistry practical is required, where offered.
Scottish Higher - AABB
For entry into Year 2 which is the normal point of entry: AABB at Higher (Chemistry A, Biology/Human Biology A, Maths/Application of Maths B, English B) and BB at Advanced Higher (Chemistry is essential with Biology preferred; Physics and Maths can be considered as an alternative to Biology). Two Advanced Highers are required for Year 2 entry, which is the normal entry point. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Geography or Modern Studies or History will be considered in place of Higher English B. Entry into Year 1 may be considered for applicants unable to sit Advanced Highers in S6 e.g. due to geographical reasons.
Scottish Advanced Higher - BB
Year 2 entry: Adv Higher Chemistry B and either Biology B or Physics B or Maths B as well as AABB at Higher (Chemistry A, Biology/Human Biology A, Maths/Application of Maths B and English B).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Year 2 entry: Chemistry HL6, Biology HL6, another subject at HL6 (Maths SL6, English SL6, required if not studied at HL) included in overall total of not less than 34 at first attempt.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - AABC
1st sitting: standard entry is for year 2 from S6 only. Exceptions will be considered at AABC for year 1 entry including Chemistry A, Biology A, Maths B and English C (English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Geography or Modern Studies or History will be considered in place of Higher English).
2nd sitting: Higher AABC (Chemistry A, Biology A, Maths B, English C (English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or Geography or Modern Studies or History will be considered in place of Higher English) plus Advanced Higher in Chemistry B and Biology C; Physics or Maths considered as an alternative to Biology).
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- All offers are subject to criminal record checks; applicants will be registered with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme or other national equivalent. Pharmacy students are subject to Fitness to Practise procedures.
- Interview
- Please note that applicants must complete situational judgement tests within an interview. Interviews will be online and held before the end of Spring 2026
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.
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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Course contact details
Pharmacy - UG
Email:MPharm@strath.ac.uk
Phone:0141 548 3749
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