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UndergraduateMaster of Pharmacy (with Honours)UCAS: B230

Pharmacy

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MPharm (H) Pharmacy at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This MPharm degree will equip you with the professional skills, scientific knowledge and clinical experience to become a caring, ethical and effective pharmacist. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 86% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Synthesis
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery
Pharmacy Practice and Professional Practice
Medicinal Chemistry
Clinical Pharmacy and Patient Care
Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics
Integrated Pharmacy Practice Project
UCAS Code:B230
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

including Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics at A level and excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels we require a pass in the practical element. Mathematics and English Language both required at GCSE, minimum grade C or 4, if not offered at A or AS level. Offers are made subject to satisfying fitness to practise conditions. Applicants will also be required to undertake an online interview as part of the process.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

At least 5 points required from Higher Level Chemistry and at least 5 points required from at least one of Higher Level Biology, Mathematics or Physics. At least 4 points required from Standard Level Maths or Mathematical Studies if not offered at Higher Level. Offers are made subject to satisfying fitness to practise conditions. Applicants will also be required to undertake an online interview as part of the process.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£122,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£35,000£37,500
3 years£25,000£30,500£37,000
5 years£29,000£35,500£49,500

UK subject average: £35,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£35,500
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£35,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

74%Working
2%Studying
16%Work & Study
99%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Pharmacy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
258+Courses
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