Pharmacy

University of Strathclyde
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MPharm Full-time 5 Years Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology

A-Level Entry

AAB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£38,000

About this course

Understand the science behind drug discovery, development and delivery and how patients react to the medicines they take.

Why Pharmacy at Strathclyde? Ranked 1st in the UK for Pharmacology & Pharmacy (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024). Combine fundamental science with practical experience of working with patients and health professionals in community and hospital placements from the outset. Benefit from our strong links with the pharmaceutical industry sectors and Schools of Pharmacy internationally. Learn from professional pharmacy practitioners. Enter Year 2 of the five-year Integrated Masters programme. Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Your Career Once registered with the GPhC, pharmacy graduates enjoy good employment prospects with attractive starting salaries. The majority are employed in either community or hospital pharmacies.

Other graduates may also pursue a career in medical writing, clinical drug trials, or medical sales while some pursue research and academic careers to educate and inspire the next generation of pharmacists.

Recent graduate job titles include: Assistant Scientist Pharmacist Rotational Pharmacist Trainee Pharmacist

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAB
Scottish Higher AABB
Scottish Advanced Higher BB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2111 Chemical scientists
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3115 Quality assurance technicians
3219 Health associate professionals
2112 Biological scientists

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Pharmacy - MPharm
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
Subjects
Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£38,000