Master of Pharmacy

Become a healthcare expert in medicines and patient care. Gain hands-on experience, study drug development, and enhance your skills in a supportive environment. With state-of-the-art facilities, you'll be ready for a rewarding career.

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Typical offer: 128 – 136
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Fees: £9,535 per year (UK)
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UCAS code: B230
Course length: Various
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University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Institute code: H36

4th in the UK for pharmacology (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)

Hospital, community and industry placements across the year

98% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Master of Pharmacy at Herts

Course overview

A master's in pharmacy will enable you to provide reliable advice and guide patients on medications and treatments. It will prepare you for work in a rapidly evolving field which offers exciting opportunities to support patients through medicine management and drug development.

With access to state-of-the-art facilities, you'll acquire the scientific knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in this dynamic role. Throughout the pharmacy degree, you'll explore the pharmacist's contributions to both healthcare and industry while enhancing your interpersonal abilities. Plus, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience through work placements integrated into every year of your course, preparing you for a successful career in pharmacy.

Why choose this course?

Studying Master of Pharmacy (mpharm) at Herts will equip you with the skills, insights, and confidence required to become a fully qualified pharmacist.

State-of-the-art facilities: gain practical experience in our simulated pharmacy and refurbished chemistry labs, providing you with hands-on experience in a cutting-edge environment. This practical approach is further enhanced by placement visits throughout all years of the programme, allowing you to gain valuable insights and real-world experience.

Become industry qualified: We are committed to your professional development, regularly promoting work experience opportunities and hosting workshops tailored to prepare you for a successful career as a pharmacist. These sessions cover essential skills such as interview techniques, navigating workplace dynamics, and preparing for foundation training applications.

Benefit from a peer-to-peer mentoring programme: our mentoring programme pairs students across different years, fostering a supportive learning community that encourages collaboration and growth. Joining our active Pharmacy Society will immerse you in a vibrant student community, providing networking opportunities and a platform to engage with your peers.

Strong employment prospects: 98% of Herts Health and social care graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Ongoing work placements: you’ll gain pharmacy practice experience within hospital, community or industry placements. Through the placements, you will develop new skills and knowledge through contact with pharmacists, patients and other healthcare professionals. This will provide a wide range of experiences and will develop your ability to relate pharmacy theory to practice.

Professional accreditations

General Pharmaceutical Council accreditation

Our program is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, ensuring that you receive a high-quality education that meets professional standards. The organisation regulates pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmacy technician in Great Britian.

Foundation training year regulated by the GPhC

Graduating from the MPharm degree at Herts qualifies you to enter the Foundation training year regulated by the GPhC. Please note that there is no guarantee of a foundation training place for any graduate as these are recruited to on a competitive national basis. Students who are studying on a Student Visa will need to apply for further immigration leave to undertake their foundation training.

Your future career

An impressive 98% of Herts health and social care graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).

Typical areas of work for paramedic science graduates include:

community pharmacist
pharmacologist
clinical research associate
regulatory affairs associate
research scientist
quality control officer

Once completing the Master of Pharmacy degree, you’ll possess a versatile skill set that paves the way for a multitude of career opportunities spanning various sectors. Research and development present another avenue for pharmacists, allowing you to delve into areas such as drug formulation, clinical trials, and healthcare advancements.

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What you'll study

Throughout this full-time, four-year Master of Pharmacy degree, you will benefit from a combination of theoretical and practical experience.

In the first year of the pharmacy degree, you’ll engage in a comprehensive curriculum designed to establish a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. The program begins with modules such as drugs and medicines, where you’ll explore the fundamental properties, classifications, and therapeutic uses of various pharmaceuticals. As practical experience is so important, you’ll be out on placement from your first year of study. This placement is aimed at getting you used to the professional environment and to develop excellent communication skills.

In your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of key pharmaceutical concepts through a series of interconnected modules. In this year, you will also focus on the chemical principles underlying drug design and development, enhancing your knowledge of the molecular aspects of pharmaceuticals. You’ll also explore the formulation and production of medications, linking theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

In your third year, you’ll engage in advanced studies that integrate clinical practice with a strong emphasis on therapeutic interventions. You’ll also start a project which will enable you to undertake a significant research project, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills while exploring a specific area of interest within pharmacy.

In your fourth year, your knowledge will be expanded further with the level 7 modules, taking you another step closer to being prepared to kickstart your career. You will focus on the integration of pharmaceutical care with an emphasis on patient safety and public health.

Level 4

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Drugs and Medicines	30 Credits	Compulsory
This is a foundation module that will cover essential areas of physical, structural and organic chemistry. It also includes an introduction to fundamental concepts in pharmaceutics. Students will be taught about the factors which influence the development of medicinal products and therapeutic use of medicines. The module provides the underpinning pharmaceutical science in a contextualised manner.
The Patient	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module provides students with an introduction to human physiology and the pathology of disease relating cell function and biochemistry to the function of the whole human body. It also provides an overview of the structure and function of the healthy human body.
The Pharmacist	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module will introduce students to the role of medicines in patient care and in society. The module will also explore the scope of the professional practice of pharmacy and introduce students to the concept of legality, safety and appropriateness in medication supply. Students will explore the role of the pharmacist in contributing to patient care and wellbeing including minor ailments. Students will be introduced to the concept of inter professional working and how this is applied in practice.
Transition to Higher Education	30 Credits	Compulsory
This introductory module supports students to make the transition to higher education and understand and meet the specific requirements of a professional, vocational programme. The MPharm programme integrates science and clinical practice so this module introduces students to integrating material. The module also introduces the concepts of multi-disciplinary working and the theory of this.
Preparing for Professional Practice 1	0 Credits	Compulsory
Students are introduced to professional skills and University graduate attributes in a series of taught sessions and small group tutorials with their personal tutor. They will self-reflect on their development, identifying strengths and weaknesses, with the assistance of a personal tutor and will produce a portfolio of evidence based on these reflections and wider experiences such as from the practice placement. They will also have the opportunity to produce an individualised curriculum vitae. The module includes an introduction to professional communication skills. Students give a simple 5-minute presentation (micro-teaching session) to peers and reflect on their own capabilities and development needs. Students learn about and reflect on the professional standards from the General Pharmaceutical Council, including the importance of adhering to social media guidelines to ensure professional behaviour and respect for others.

Level 5

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module considers drugs from their chemical structure, activity relationships with their targets, their pharmacology through to their use in clinical settings. The module explores a number of methods of pharmaceutical analysis. Details of the mode of actions of drugs used are related to the rationale of treatment procedures and explanations for possible adverse effects which limit the therapeutic benefits are considered. New targets for drug treatments of diseases are explored when appropriate. Drugs of abuse and psychoactive substances, alongside their recreational use are also considered.
Clinical Therapeutics and Manufacturing	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module considers drugs associated with the musculoskeletal, haematological and immune systems from their chemical structure, activity relationships with their targets, their pharmacology through to their use in clinical settings, alongside consideration of the design, manufacture and use of common oral pharmaceutical dosage forms. This enables students to integrate an underpinning understanding of tablet manufacture into frontline pharmacist roles including patient safety and public health.
Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module considers drugs associated with the endocrine, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems from their chemical structure, activity relationships with their targets, their pharmacology through to their use in clinical settings, alongside consideration of the design, manufacture and use of common oral pharmaceutical dosage forms. This enables students to integrate an underpinning understanding of tablet manufacture into frontline pharmacist roles including patient safety and public health.
Pharmacy Practice and Medicines	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module considers drugs associated with the cardiovascular and respiratory systems from their chemical structure, activity relationships with their targets, their pharmacology through to their use in clinical settings. Students develop a foundation in professional and clinical skills concerning prescription and medicines management, alongside consideration of the movement of drugs through the body and the pharmacological response to drugs. This enables students to integrate an underpinning understanding of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics into frontline pharmacist roles including patient safety and public health. The module also covers recognition and response to symptoms of common ailments and the advisory role of the pharmacist in health promotion and illness prevention. During the module the students develop further their communication skilla and are introduced to more complex structured consultation frameworks to prepare them for practice and prescribing.
Preparing for Professional Practice 2	0 Credits	Compulsory
This module continues the development of personal and professional skills and graduate attributes begun in Preparing for Professional Practice 1. Students discuss the development and increased complexity of these skills in both taught sessions and small group tutorials with their personal tutor. Students will develop professional communication skills regarding the use of prescribed and non-prescribed medicines on their placement. They learn how to adapt their communication to a range of audiences (health care professionals and patients) and how to analyse data presented in relevant texts (e.g., the BNF) to select appropriate solutions (e.g., choosing the best antibiotic for a given disease state when the patient has a penicillin allergy). Students also work with their tutor and 4th year mentors to develop analysis techniques on a given scientific paper and how to recognise limitations of this. Knowledge from the clinical topics taught in the other modules across level 5 (year 2) will serve as a platform to inform the topics used in these sessions. The assessment of dispensing competencies sits within this module.

Level 6

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Applied Therapeutic Interventions 1	30 Credits	Compulsory
Building on from the second-year, students will continue to learn about the extended role of a pharmacist and their place within the wider health care setting in the context of evidence-based treatment of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hepatic, renal, haematological and central nervous systems. The continued importance of evidence-based practice will be highlighted in case-based workshops. Physical assessment and diagnostic testing will be investigated to aide treatment of and prescribing for patients as will drug discovery, and clinical and pre-clinical drug development. Students will develop the skills required in conducting a medication reviews and advanced skills associated with pharmaceutical care: eliciting, reviewing and assessing patient history, maintaining records and counselling patients to encourage concordant relationships.
Applied Therapeutic Interventions 2	30 Credits	Compulsory
Building on from the second-year, and Semester A of the third year, students will continue to learn about the extended role of a pharmacist and their place within the wider health care setting in the context of evidence-based treatment of the respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. Autoimmune diseases, allergy and anaphylaxis, skin and ocular conditions, fungal infections, malignant diseases, palliative care and nutritional supplements are also covered. Students will consider drug delivery to the skin and mucosa, via the parenteral route and strategies of delivery for poorly soluble drugs and will look at vaccine formulations and the pharmacist's role in vaccinations. They will develop the skills required in therapeutic drug monitoring and will use data to inform patient care and consider the impact of pharmacogenomics in patient care.
Project	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module will cover reviewing literature, research design, appropriate data analysis techniques, and preparation of research papers and presentations. Students are supported in preparing a research question and in undertaking research.
Pharmacy Law and Prescribing Governance	30 Credits	Compulsory
The aims of this module are to provide students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the law as it relates to practice of pharmacy and prescribing. It describes the legislative framework for medicines and controlled drugs (including prescribing). The module further aims to provide students with an understanding of contemporary healthcare ethics, and with a structured approach to resolution of ethical issues and dilemmas. The module helps students to develop and apply the skills necessary to respond to the legal and ethical challenges in healthcare practice and prescribing and enhances their ability to cope with uncertainty. The module addresses professionalism fosters the development of professional qualities and provides a clear understanding of what the public expects from its healthcare professionals. Prescribing governance, including defining scope of practice, responsibility and accountability, recognising influences on prescribing practice, and clinical audit as a tool for monitoring prescribing practice is thoroughly discussed.
Preparing for Professional Practice 3	0 Credits	Compulsory
This module continues the development of personal and professional skills and graduate attributes from the previous modules Preparing for Professional Practice 1 and 2. Students discuss the development and increased complexity of these skills in both taught sessions and small group tutorials with their personal tutor. Students will further develop professional communication skills regarding the use of prescribed and non-prescribed medicines in a wide range of situations and disease states. They learn how to demonstrate confidence to define complex issues and how to synthesise ideas to generate novel solutions (e.g., how to find an appropriate formulation for a patient who cannot swallow). The key focus of the year is employability. Students work with their tutor and 4th year mentors to develop their interview skills in preparation for their Foundation Year interviews. Knowledge from the clinical topics taught in the other modules across level 6 (year 3) will serve as a platform to inform the topics used in these sessions. Formative and Summative OSCEs form part of this module, summative OSCEs include critical 'must pass' elements. Competence in the development of numeracy skills is also assessed as a 'must pass' element in this module.

Level 7

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Integrated Pharmaceutical Care	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module prepares the student for entry to the foundation year after graduation and continues to develop and apply knowledge, skills and attributes obtained throughout the programme. It develops the students ability to utilise their knowledge of chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to the safe, legal and ethical treatment prescribing process. The module covers recent changes in law and medication use and prescribing in complex groups of patients for example the elderly, pregnant and breastfeeding women and neonates. It also covers complex mental health issues and psychiatric disorders across life span (e.g. infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age) and the impact of these on primary and secondary healthcare issues. Students will demonstrate appropriate skills through simulation and patient contact to work in partnership with patients, carers and fellow healthcare professionals for the safe and effective use of medicines. The teaching sessions are delivered by practitioners with a wide range of experience. The teaching delivery mode is a combination of lectures, small group work and workshops. Students are encouraged to undertake self/independent study to supplement and consolidate their know ledge base and are expected to utilise on-line learning platforms. During the 4th Year of the MPharm programme independent learning is further developed. Students will be expected to independently complete complex pre-session tasks to be able to actively participate in taught lecture and workshop sessions.
Public Health and Patient Safety	30 Credits	Compulsory
The module is designed to build on the scientific and professional framework gained throughout the programme and enhance students' knowledge and understanding of broad public health, global health and patient safety issues with a focus on pharmacy practice and prescribing. Students will explore the practice of public health, global health and patient safety in a range of related settings. They will learn about good practice affecting public health, global health and patient safety. This module will help students to appreciate the role of the pharmacist in a proactive and preventative role as well as in reactive and management roles as required. Students will discuss how clinical services can be improved to allow for community needs, including deprivation, and public health During the 4th Year of the MPharm programme independent learning is further developed. Students will be expected to independently complete complex pre-session tasks to be able to actively participate in taught lecture and workshop sessions.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice	30 Credits	Compulsory
The module is designed to build on the scientific and professional framework gained throughout the programme and enhance students know ledge and understanding of advanced pharmacy practice. Students will explore leadership and management, advanced technologies and patient assessments relevant to prescribing. This module will help students to appreciate the role of the pharmacist in a proactive and preventative role as well as in reactive and management roles as required. The role of the pharmacist in leadership and teamworking in relation to other health professionals will also be critically evaluated During the 4th Year of the MPharm programme independent learning is further developed. Students will be expected to independently complete complex pre-session tasks to be able to actively participate in taught lecture and workshop sessions.
Clinical Skills for Pharmacists	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module is aligned to the GPhC Initial Education and Training Standard Learning Outcomes (2021). Students must successfully demonstrate competence evidence of competence in all 55 outcomes, at the required level commensurate with an MPharm graduate.
Preparing for Professional Practice 4	0 Credits	Compulsory
This module continues the development of personal and professional skills and graduate attributes from the previous modules Preparing for Professional Practice 1, 2 and 3. Students discuss the development and increased complexity of these skills in both taught sessions and small group tutorials with their personal tutor. Students are expected to be autonomous during the module and work with minimal supervision. They act as mentors for the students in the other years and work effectively as a team to organise and run these sessions, and to provide the necessary information to their peers, demonstrating leadership and accountability. Skills are further developed to demonstrate competency in complex situations using a wide range of resources (e.g. dose adjustments for patients with renal failure using information in the SmPC - summary of product characteristics) and how to communicate these to a wide range of health care professional and/or patients. How to deal with potential conflict in such conversations is also discussed. Knowledge from the clinical topics taught in the other modules across level 7 (year 4) will serve as a platform to inform the topics used in these sessions. Formative and Summative OSCEs form part of this module, summative OSCEs include critical 'must pass' elements. Competence in complex numeracy skills is also assessed as a 'must pass' element in this module. Workshops in this module will allow students to develop and practise the effective communication skills needed regarding the use of prescribed and non-prescribed medicines which must be successfully demonstrated during the OSCE examinations. Knowledge from the clinical topics taught in the other modules across level 7 (Year 4) will serve as a platform to inform the topics used in these workshops.

What if I need support?

You’ll have a personal tutor to guide you throughout your course, all the way to graduation. If you need additional support during your time with us, rest assured that we’ve got you covered. For help with study skills, including referencing, essay writing and presentations, you’ll have access to our academic support services. You can attend workshops, 1-to-1 sessions and online tutorials. Both our LRCs run drop-in study skills sessions. And the best thing is, it’s all free.

Where you'll study

Your main campus is College Lane, this is where the creative arts, science and health-related subjects are based. This means you’ll share the campus with future nurses, scientists, artists and more. You can use the common rooms to relax with friends, work out in the 24-hour gym or have a drink in our on-campus bar. We also have restaurants for you to eat in or grab something on the go. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.

Who you'll learn from

You will be taught by our team of highly qualified academics, experienced in the field of pharmacy. Additionally, you have access to an academic support team, a well-being team, and a personal tutor who will help you navigate university learning and living.

Working together, your teaching and support team is committed to assisting you in realising and achieving your full potential.

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How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

We offer a range of support services, from childcare to counselling, ensuring that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying, having fun, and have the support you need.

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Entry requirements

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	(enter tariff range)
Typical A Level offer	(enter range)
Typical IB offer	(enter range)
Typical BTEC offer	(enter range)
Typical T Level offer	(enter range)
GCSE	EG: Grade 4/C in English Language and 4/D Mathematics
Access courses	EG: An overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3.
Additional information	Find out more about our standard and contextual Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

English language

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.

Additional information

Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	128–136
Typical A Level offer	ABB–AAB Mandatory subjects: 3 A Levels to include Chemistry at grade B and one other Science (Biology, Physics or Mathematics). General Studies and Applied Science A Levels are not accepted
Typical IB offer	128–136 Pass International Baccalaureate (Diploma) with an overall diploma score of 30 including Chemistry and another Science at higher level Grade H5
Typical BTEC offer	DDM–DDD Mandatory subjects: BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science. Applicants with Extended Diploma in Applied Science RQF must include a minimum of 12 chemistry units at merit or above. Applicants with Extended Diploma in Applied Science QCF must have A Level Chemistry minimum grade C in addition.
Typical T Level offer	None
GCSE	Grade 5/B in Double Science and 5/B in English Language and Mathematics.
Access courses	Must be studying a minimum of 45 credits (30 distinctions - with minimum 15 distinctions in chemistry). No pass grades can be accepted
Additional information	You will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health (OH) Screening: Non-disclosure of any criminal activity prior to or during your studies may lead to you being withdrawn from your programme, as outlined in the School's Disclosure and Barring Service Procedure; OH Screening will assess your ability to meet the programme requirements as set out in accordance with the Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (or equivalent bodies). OH clearance will be required prior to attendance on placement (or other specified activity). If for any reason you should fail to get OH clearance this will prevent you from meeting the programme requirements and may lead to you being withdrawn from your programme. Find out more about our standard and contextual Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

English language

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band.

If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.

Additional information

Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

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Fees and funding

At Herts, we’re dedicated to providing world-class teaching supported by industry-level facilities and incredible social spaces. We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to higher education, and we strive to keep both our standard and additional costs as low as possible.

	Study type
UK students	Full time	£9,535 for the 2025/2026 academic year
EU students	Full time	£15,965 for the 2025/2026 academic year
International students	Full time	£15,965 for the 2025/2026 academic year

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Scholarships, grants and bursaries	Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship, grant or bursary to support your studies.
Disabled Students' Allowance	The Disabled Students’ Allowance can cover any study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.
Student loans	Find out about securing a student loan, from how much you could be eligible for to when you need to start making repayments.
Accommodation costs	We offer a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.
Additional course fees	Additional costs include: travel costs for visits and placements, £30 deposit for chemistry locker covering years one and two of study (refundable), £25 for dispensing lab coat and two lab books (non-refundable),£35 deposit for EVS system (refundable after year four of study). For students who wear a Hijab or head cover there is a laboratory flame-proof Hijab or other head cover for £10– non-refundable Read more about additional fees in the course fact sheet.

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Applications open to international and EU students	Yes
Course length	Full Time, 4 Years

Master of Pharmacy

Become a healthcare expert in medicines and patient care. Gain hands-on experience, study drug development, and enhance your skills in a supportive environment. With state-of-the-art facilities, you'll be ready for a rewarding career.

Typical offer: 128 – 136

Fees: £9,535 per year (UK)

UCAS code: B230

Course length: Various

Location: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Institute code: H36

Course overview

Why choose this course?

Professional accreditations

General Pharmaceutical Council accreditation

Foundation training year regulated by the GPhC

Your future career

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Nikunj Thakrar

University experience

Real world skills

Aspirations for the future

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A move into pharmacy

Focusing on research

Future plans

What you'll study

What if I need support?

Where you'll study

Who you'll learn from

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