
Huddersfield University Campus
Pharmacy MPharm
Start Dates
21 September 2026
Duration
4 years full-time
UCAS Tariff
136
Overview
Why choose Huddersfield for this course?
- This course aims to give you a strong foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice.
- Our Pharmacy MPharm degree can kickstart your educational journey to becoming a pharmacist.
- Your classroom knowledge will be supplemented with practical pharmaceutical experience.
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Pharmacy is a rewarding career, especially for those who enjoy helping other people maintain their health and wellness. Throughout your studies you’ll gain a solid understanding of chemistry and other organic sciences, medicines and drug development, medical pharmacology, and human physiology and pathology.
As a graduate of this advanced course, you'll be well prepared to enter foundation year training, leading to registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Why study Pharmacy MPharm
Accredited by the GPhC, this course aims to give you a strong foundational knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. Your studies will take place in our purpose-built formulation laboratory and pharmacy practice suite, where you can put theory to practice and build up your practical pharmacy skills. You’ll have the chance to hone and develop your research skills in the third year of the course. By your final year, you’ll take modules to help prepare you to make the transition into becoming a registered pharmacist following your foundation year training.
Mandatory work placements throughout the course will also enhance your pharmacy education and provide relevant real-world experience. Placements are offered in a range of different healthcare settings off campus, including community, general practice, and hospital roles.
Career opportunities after the course *
Pharmacists
Hospital Pharmacists
Research Scientists
Community Pharmacists
Resident Pharmacists
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for the course are normally one of the following:
- ABB-BBB which must include A Levels in Chemistry and at least one further science subject from Biology, Maths or Physics. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
- D*D*D* in RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (assessed by written examinations and coursework) with a minimum of four Chemistry or Biology units at Distinction.
- D*D*D* in QCF BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (assessed by coursework) with a minimum of four Chemistry or Biology units at Distinction. Applicants taking this BTEC Qualification must also achieve a grade B in A level Chemistry or Biology.
- Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction. This must be in a relevant subject: Access to Science, Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy.
- 136 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6 and Higher Level Mathematics and Biology at grade 6 and 5 (in any order).
- In addition, you must have 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C including Maths and English. For applicants not taking A levels, this must also include GCSE Chemistry and Biology or GCSE Double Award Science/Double Science/Combined Science.
Applicants are invited to participate in either a face to face interview or an online interview. Read our guidance for more information.
Applicants are permitted only one interview attempt per admissions cycle. If an applicant attends an interview and does not meet the required standard, a second interview cannot be offered within the same cycle (academic year). Applicants who wish to be reconsidered must submit a new UCAS application for entry in the following year.
If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0).
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.
If you are reapplying to Pharmacy then please contact the Admissions Tutor to discuss.
If you have any health concerns that may affect your ability to be a pharmacist then you should read the national minimum standards. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for any further advice.
You need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course. We arrange these as part of the application process. The University will pay for the full DBS check, you are not required to pay for this. You'll be required to sign a self-declaration at the start of each year and at the end of the course. All police contact during the course must be reported to the course leader as a matter of urgency and may lead to suspension or termination of your registration. We will request an Overseas Police Check if you have lived in a country outside of the UK for 6 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years before applying to us and whilst aged 18 or over.
Please note that placement providers for this course may require you to have received a number of vaccinations, unless medically exempt, and provide evidence of these. As a student on a course with a clinical or healthcare placement, we strongly recommend that you complete any courses of vaccinations required under current guidelines for your future profession. Failure to do so may result in your inability to undertake a placement in certain clinical settings, therefore impacting upon your academic progression, and may result in academic failure of your course.
Course Details
This module structure will change as the new GPhC standards for initial education and training of pharmacists are implemented nationally.
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At Huddersfield, you’ll study the award-winning Global Professional Award (GPA) alongside your degree* — so you’re ready for the career you want, whatever subject you choose.
Placements
As a pharmacy student you are required to take part in work based placements throughout the course. Placements are organised to offer a wide range of opportunities in different healthcare settings.
Whilst some of the placements are in Huddersfield you will also be expected to travel to the surrounding towns and cities to experience different settings.
Most students travel by public transport but some also take part in car sharing.
Whilst on placement and during professional activities you will be expected to wear business dress, so you will need to have at least one professional outfit.
I've gained experience in both community and hospital settings, as well as other healthcare professionals such as the University's podiatry clinic. This gave me insight into multidisciplinary team work and helped me to decide which setting I prefer.
- Farwah Bukhari
Pharmacy Mpharm
Your Career
In order to become a legally qualified pharmacist in the UK, you must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Membership is granted to graduates with a degree in pharmacy from an approved UK university. This is conditional upon successfully completing a foundation training year at an approved establishment and passing the GPhC Registration Exam.
The foundation training year can involve hospital, community, general practice and industry settings.
You can find out more about careers in Pharmacy on the [Royal Pharmaceutical Society] (http://www.rpharms.com/pharmacycareers) website and registration requirements from the [General Pharmaceutical Council] (https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/registration).
In addition to working as a practising pharmacist, as a graduate of this course you may consider a career in drug discovery, formulation, analysis and quality control, clinical trials, patents, medical journalism, regulatory affairs, medical sales and marketing, research and teaching.
80%
Students were employed or in further study within 15 months after graduation.
* HESA Graduate Outcomes 21/22, UK Domiciled.
89.6%
Participants from the school of Applied Sciences agreed learning resources were high quality.
* National Student Survey (NSS), 2025.
100%
We’re ranked 1st in Yorkshire and the Humber for Pharmacy and Pharmacology.
* Guardian League Tables, 2026.
I am incredibly passionate about pharmacy and its role in caring for and improving patients' lives. The quality of my Pharmacy MPharm course at the University of Huddersfield was incredible and helped prepare me for the big world that is pharmacy. I fully enjoyed my time at Huddersfield.
- Rachelle Sayers
Graduated Pharmacy MPharm 2020, now a Rotational Band 6 Pharmacist in an NHS Hospital.
Fees and Finance
This information is for Home students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27.
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.
From January 2027 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. Read more about the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).
For detailed information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/study/fees/
This information is for international students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27.
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.
For detailed information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
You need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course. We arrange these as part of the application process. The University will pay for the full DBS check, you are not required to pay for this. You'll be required to sign a self-declaration at the start of each year and at the end of the course. All police contact during the course must be reported to the course leader as a matter of urgency and may lead to suspension or termination of your registration. We will request an Overseas Police Check if you have lived in a country outside of the UK for 6 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years before applying to us and whilst aged 18 or over.
As part of the health screening process you will need to provide up to date documentation of your vaccine history, which must include a record of your MMR vaccinations. Prospective students are strongly advised to check their vaccination status in good time. If vaccination is required, the applicant will be required to arrrange this independently for which a cost may be incurred.
All pharmacy students attend work-based placements. We aim to offer these within a reasonable commuting distance of Huddersfield. We do not charge for placements but you may incur some travel costs.
We provide students protective clothing, and access to the electronic resources necessary for study and practice. Most assessed work is submitted electronically at no cost to students.
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