Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)
A regulated professional degree preparing pharmacists for careers in clinical practice, industry, and healthcare leadership.
Best for:Best for students seeking a regulated professional qualification in pharmacy, with a strong foundation in clinical practice, patient care, and healthcare systems.
Overview
The Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme at Ulster University’s Coleraine campus is a four-year full-time degree designed to train future pharmacists for diverse roles across community pharmacies, hospitals, general practice, and pharmaceutical industries. Students will develop expertise in medicine optimisation, independent prescribing, clinical advice, and patient-centred care, aligning with the latest General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards. The programme includes mandatory placements and rigorous health, security, and character checks to ensure readiness for regulated practice. Graduates will be eligible for registration with the GPhC and Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
What you'll do
- Develop expertise in medicine optimisation and patient-centred care across diverse healthcare settings.
- Learn independent prescribing skills to enhance clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
- Engage in mandatory placements to gain practical experience in community, hospital, and industry environments.
- Participate in health and safety assessments, including vaccinations and medical fitness evaluations.
- Complete competency-based interviews to demonstrate professional suitability and values alignment with GPhC standards.
Requirements
Degree offered: Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)
Language: English proficiency (implied by academic qualifications).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic ability in Chemistry and at least one other science subject (Biology, Physics, Mathematics, or Agricultural Science).
- Strong proficiency in English and Mathematics (Leaving Certificate H6 or Ordinary Level O4).
- Ability to pass a competency-based interview assessing professional suitability.
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check (or equivalent overseas police statement).
- Demonstrated good health and willingness to undergo vaccination programmes.
- Irish Leaving Certificate grades H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 including Chemistry and one other science subject.
- Minimum H6 in English and Mathematics or O4 at Ordinary Level.
- No age restrictions, but applicants must meet health and character requirements for GPhC registration.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-13 (Europe/Dublin)
Applicants must apply through the UCAS portal. After submission, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview on the Coleraine campus. Additional requirements include an AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check and health screening. Overseas students must provide a police statement from their home country.
- UCAS application form
- Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications
- AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure Check (or overseas police statement)
- Declaration of Health form
- Proof of English and Mathematics proficiency
Contact
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