Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Understand how medicines are developed and used.
- Develop patient-safety and evidence-evaluation skills.
- Prepare for professional pharmacy practice where the course is accredited.
Cardiff University · Cardiff
Pharmacy (MPharm)
A four-year integrated master's that prepares you to practise as a pharmacist, covering the science of medicines and patient-facing clinical skills. It is the standard route into pharmacist registration in the UK.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Pharmacist after required registration
- Clinical pharmacy professional
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Medicines-safety specialist
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels AAB-ABB including two sciences (one of Biology or Chemistry)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Minimum of 3 Sri Lankan A-Levels considered; offers generally comparable to the UK A-level requirements for the course
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall, 6.5 in all subskills
- English alternatives
- Usually IELTS 6.5 minimum; in-house English for University Study and summer pre-sessional courses available
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Cardiff University.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on cardiff.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Cardiff University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.