Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)
A four-year professional programme preparing students for careers in pharmacy through integrated scientific and clinical training.
Best for:Best for students aiming to become registered pharmacists, with a strong background in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, and a passion for healthcare and clinical practice.
Overview
The Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme at Queen’s University Belfast is a four-year full-time course designed to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional development required to enter the pharmacy profession. The curriculum integrates scientific principles with clinical practice, ensuring graduates can address complex healthcare challenges. Students will engage in hands-on learning, clinical placements, and professional training to develop expertise in medication management, patient care, and pharmaceutical sciences. This programme is ideal for those seeking a regulated healthcare qualification with a strong foundation in both theory and practice.
What you'll do
- Study and apply advanced pharmaceutical sciences, including pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and medicinal chemistry.
- Engage in clinical placements to gain hands-on experience in healthcare settings.
- Develop professional skills in patient consultation, medication therapy management, and clinical decision-making.
- Participate in research projects related to pharmaceutical sciences and clinical practice.
- Complete practical training in pharmacy practice, including dispensing and compounding medications.
- Attend lectures, seminars, and workshops focused on current trends and advancements in pharmacy.
Requirements
Degree required: Irish Leaving Certificate with H1H1H1H2H2H2 grades, including H1 in Biology and Chemistry. Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics and English if not offered at Higher Level.
Language: English proficiency (implied by Leaving Certificate English requirement)
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in Biology and Chemistry
- Basic proficiency in Mathematics
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Passion for healthcare and clinical practice
- Commitment to professional development in pharmacy
- Irish or EU (Republic of Ireland) applicants must meet the specified Leaving Certificate requirements.
- International and EU (Other) applicants must meet equivalent entry requirements.
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-13 (Europe/Dublin)
Applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full instructions and details are available on the UCAS website. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Queen’s University Belfast’s institution code is Q75.
- UCAS application form
- Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications
- Proof of English proficiency if applicable
- Personal statement
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