MPharm Pharmacy

The Pharmacy course offered by the University of Strathclyde is a full-time prescription for science and healthcare training. Combining theoretical science with practical clinical and professional skills, the course strives to produce rounded graduates ready for professional registration. Course Content: The course comprises an integrated curriculum based on biological, clinical, pharmaceutical and social sciences. During the first two years, students gain fundamental understanding of biology, chemistry and physiology and how this underpins pharmacy. In the third and fourth years, the focus is on understanding how illness is identified and managed in patients, with a strong emphasis on the role of medicines. Also included is a work-based placement each year under professional supervision, which complements the university-based learning. Key Modules: Some of the key study modules are Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy in Practice Placements, Pharmacology and Physiology, Pathology and Therapeutics, Formulation Science, Accounting and Data Analysis, Formulation and Medicine Design, and Clinical Skills for Pharmacy.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), meeting their education and training standards.Future Careers: The program offers guaranteed work experience throughout the course, which can lead to future employment in a range of diverse areas including community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, academia, and regulatory affairs. Graduates also work in areas such as finance, nanotechnology, and genetic engineering.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.