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.
University of Nottingham · Nottingham
MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
A four-year integrated master's in pharmacy covering pharmaceutical science and clinical practice. The usual first step towards working as a pharmacist. The programme develops medicines, pharmaceutical science, patient safety, clinical decision-making and professional practice. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
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 AAA (IB 34 points); check subject requirements on the course page
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A-levels accepted; offers are generally equivalent to the UK A-level requirements for the course (e.g. AAA). Students who do not meet the grades can be considered for Foundation Programmes.
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall, no less than 6.0 in each element
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Nottingham.
- 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 nottingham.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 University of Nottingham before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.