MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy

The MPharm Honours degree course at Kingston University is a four-year full-time programme that aims to provide the required knowledge, skills and experience to become a competent pharmacist. Following a distinctive spiral curriculum, the course is professionally oriented and patient-focused.Course Content: The course content is structured with four central themes running throughout the programme, including the provision of pharmaceutical care, drug discovery and development, safety efficacy and formulations, and professional skills. These themes are designed to instil the necessary understanding of the drug development process, the way pharmaceuticals work in the body, and pharmacists' responsibility towards patient care and public health.Key Modules: Core modules include Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Science; Pharmaceutical Technology; Health and Disease; Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Pharmaceutical Formulation; and Professional Skills (Integrated Learning Portfolio). These modules ensure a comprehensive coverage of relevant subjects for budding pharmacists.Accreditations: The course is recognised and accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council. This makes the degree internationally recognized and highly acceptable for professional practice as a pharmacist.Future Careers: After successful completion of the course, opportunities exist to work as qualified pharmacists in different areas such as hospital pharmacy, community practice, primary care or academia. Some graduates may choose to specialise in a particular area of practice such as geriatrics, oncology or paediatrics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.