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MPharm Pharmacy
A four-year integrated masters covering the chemistry, biology, pharmacology and pharmaceutics behind pharmacy practice, with patient-facing skills from year one. A version with a preparatory year is also offered.
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Potential funding at University of Reading
Master's Excellence Scholarships of £4,000–£10,000 off tuition for 2027/28 international masters students (automatic, merit-based); Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship of £6,000 a year towards living costs for undergraduates; £5,000 International Foundation Excellence Scholarship.
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A clearer look at MPharm Pharmacy
A four-year integrated masters covering the chemistry, biology, pharmacology and pharmaceutics behind pharmacy practice, with patient-facing skills from year one. A version with a preparatory year is also offered.
This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on understand how medicines are developed and used, develop patient-safety and evidence-evaluation skills, prepare for professional pharmacy practice where the course is accredited. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Understand how medicines are developed and used.
- Develop patient-safety and evidence-evaluation skills.
- Prepare for professional pharmacy practice where the course is accredited.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Critical thinking
- Research and evidence use
- Professional communication
- Independent project work
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students beginning higher education who want to build knowledge, practical capability and graduate-level skills over time. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Pharmacist after required registration
- Clinical pharmacy professional
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Medicines-safety specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
27 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Professional Practice 1Published course content
- 02Fundamentals of Cell BiologyPublished course content
- 03Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical SciencePublished course content
- 04Introduction to Medicines DesignPublished course content
- 05Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and PhysiologyPublished course content
- 06Professional Practice 2Published course content
- 07Clinical Therapeutics 1Published course content
- 08Clinical Therapeutics 2Published course content
- 09Professional Practice 3Published course content
- 10Clinical Therapeutics 3Published course content
- 11Clinical Therapeutics 4Published course content
- 12Research SkillsPublished course content
- 13Clinical Therapeutics 5Published course content
- 14Professional Practice 4Published course content
- 15Pharmaceutical and Clinical ResearchPublished course content
- 16Pharmaceutical IndustryPublished course content
- 17Pharmaceutical Innovation and Product DevelopmentPublished course content
- 18Developing Inclusive Leadership Skills in Health and Life SciencesPublished course content
- 19Fees for International Students pagePublished course content
- 20Tuition feesPublished course content
- 21Financial support for your studiesPublished course content
- 22Become a Global Sustainability Leaders ScholarPublished course content
- 23Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship schemePublished course content
- 24Enhance your employabilityPublished course content
- 25GP surgeriesPublished course content
- 26Career opportunities with MPharm PharmacyPublished course content
- 27BootsPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-level ABB
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A-Levels or London A-Levels considered for direct entry; lower A-Level scores can enter the International Foundation Programme
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no component below 6.0
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on reading.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Reading before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.