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UndergraduateMaster of Pharmacy (with Honours)UCAS: B230
Pharmacy
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£28,320Per Year (Intl)
£37,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MPharm (H) Pharmacy at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Throughout this 4-year MPharm Pharmacy degree course, you will be taught the science underpinning the use of medicines, including the physiology and anatomy of the human body, the effect of medicines on the human body, and how medicines are designed. Alongside this, you will be trained in clinical communications, problem solving, and decision making to ensure you have the skills to enjoy a rewarding career in pharmacy, and contribute to patient care upon successful registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Throughout each year, right from the start of the course, you will... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Design
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pharmaceutics and Formulation Science
Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Medicines Management and Patient Care
Pharmacy Law and Professional Practice
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B230
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB Typical offer: AAB Required subjects and grades: Chemistry and at least one further science at A level from Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Grade B in Maths GCSE and grade C in English GCSE are also required. A Levels - Mathematics and Further Mathematics will not be considered as separate subjects at A2. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points A minimum of 32 points overall including grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level, including Chemistry plus one from Biology, Physics or Maths plus three further subjects at Standard Level. Maths with Further Maths will count as one higher and one subsidiary. Where relevant, Language A must be English at grade 5. Bonus points will not be taken into account. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,320
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£113,280
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 — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £32,000 | £37,000 | £40,500 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £35,000 | £42,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £38,500 | £46,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£35,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£35,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
71%Academic support
80%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
84%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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