Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) Program

The Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) program is a four-year undergraduate degree that integrates pharmaceutical science into the practice of clinical pharmacy. This program is designed to produce confident and competent healthcare professionals with a primary concern for patient safety and wellbeing.

Program Details

• Study Mode: Full-time
• Duration: 4 academic years
• Tuition Fees (2025/26):
  • UK students: Ł9,535
  • International students: Ł33,000
• Program Start: September 2025
• Application Deadline: 29 January 2025
• UCAS Course Code: B230

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: AAB
• Subjects: Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics, or Physics required
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6

Contextual Offer

• Grades: BBB
• Subjects: Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics, or Physics required
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

• Points: 36
• Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher-level subjects, including Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, or Physics, with no higher-level score below 5

Contextual Offer for IB Diploma

• Points: 32
• Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher-level subjects, to include Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Mathematics, or Physics, with no higher-level score below 5

UK Applicants Qualifications

The program accepts various UK qualifications, including:

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC National Diploma
• Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
• Scottish Advanced Highers
• T Levels
• UAL Extended Diploma
• Welsh Baccalaureate

International Applications

Country-specific information for international students can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Language Requirements

The English language level for this program is Level 3. Details about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications, and test providers can be found on the English language requirements page.

Course Overview

The MPharm program is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and is a necessary requirement for anyone wishing to have a career as a pharmacist. The program integrates pharmaceutical science into the practice of clinical pharmacy, with a strong emphasis on the multi-disciplinary nature of pharmacy and the interrelationship between science and clinical pharmacy.

Teaching and Learning

The program is delivered through a combination of experiential learning, lectures, practical classes, tutorials, problem-solving classes, clinical seminars, and workshops. Students will participate in a variety of learning activities, including lectures, practicals, workshops, and placements across each year of the course.

Assessment

Student performance is assessed through a diverse combination of written coursework and essays, online coursework quizzes and lab reports, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), practical exams, lab-based examinations, presentations, portfolios, written examinations, and a research project.

Employability

MPharm graduates must apply for and undertake a year of foundation training before passing the registration examination to qualify as a professional pharmacist. The UCL School of Pharmacy has a dedicated foundation training coordinator and an excellent graduate employment rate.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees: As mentioned earlier
• Additional Costs: Students may incur additional costs for DBS checks, transport, and living expenses
• Funding Options: Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries

Conclusion

The Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) program at UCL is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that prepares students for a career in pharmacy. With its strong emphasis on pharmaceutical science, clinical pharmacy, and patient safety, this program is ideal for students who wish to become confident and competent healthcare professionals.