Program Overview

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Introduction to the Pharmacy MPharm Course

The Pharmacy MPharm course at the University of Brighton is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to become a registered pharmacist. The course brings together the science of pharmacy and the needs of the service user, providing a comprehensive education in pharmaceutical sciences, therapeutics, and patient care.

Key Facts About the Course

• Location: Brighton: Moulsecoomb
• UCAS Code: B230
• Full-time: 4 years
• Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Entry Criteria

To be eligible for the course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• A-levels or BTEC: Entry requirements are in the range of A-level ABBBBB (128-120 UCAS Tariff points) or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM plus A-level chemistry at grade B.
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points, with three subjects at Higher level, including chemistry and biology at grade 5.
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits overall, including 24 credits at distinction in biology and chemistry.
• GCSE: At least maths and English language at grade B or grade 5.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all four elements.

Course Content

The course is structured over four years, with each year focusing on different aspects of pharmacy:

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Pharmacy: From Molecules to Medicine
• Fundamentals of Pharmacy: The Healthy Human and Healthcare Delivery
• Minor Illness
• Clinical and Professional Skills 1

Year 2

• Cardiovascular and Related Systems
• Endocrine and Immunity
• Infectious Disease and Global Health
• Clinical and Professional Skills 2

Year 3

• Neurological Disorders and Mental Health
• Molecular and Genomic Medicine
• Managing Complex Patients
• Clinical and Professional Skills 3

Final Year

• Pharmacy Research Project
• Clinical and Professional Skills 4

Careers and Skills

The Pharmacy MPharm course prepares students for careers as registered pharmacists in various settings, including community, hospital, and primary care. Students develop a range of skills, including:

• Pharmaceutical science expertise
• Clinical knowledge and decision-making
• Prescribing and diagnostic skills
• Patient care and communication
• Professionalism and ethics
• Numeracy and medicines optimisation
• Research and innovation
• Leadership and collaborative practice
• Global health and public health awareness

Fees and Costs

• UK (full-time): Ł9,790
• International (full-time): Ł19,692 The course fees include various resources and services, such as:
• DBS certificate
• Occupational Health clinic
• Vaccinations
• Placement travel (up to a specified amount)
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Essential instruction booklets
• Laboratory consumables and equipment for the final year project

Location and Student Life

The course is based at the Moulsecoomb campus, which offers a range of facilities, including:

• Clinical skills lab
• SimMan 3G patient simulator
• Medicine dispensary
• Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry
• Image analysis suite with electron microscopes, a confocal microscope, and atomic force microscopes

Support and Wellbeing

The university provides various support services, including:

• Personal academic tutors
• Course leaders
• Student support and guidance tutors (SSGT)
• Brighton Student Skills Hub
• Mental health and wellbeing services

Related Courses

The university offers several related courses, including:

• Pharmacy MPharm with preparatory year
• Medicine BM BS
• Applied science integrated foundation year
• Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons)
• Pharmaceutical Science BSc(Hons)
• Biological Sciences BSc(Hons)
• Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) (with integrated foundation year)
• Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)
• Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) (with integrated foundation year)