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UndergraduateMaster of Pharmacy (with Honours)UCAS: B230

Pharmacy

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£33,100Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MPharm (H) Pharmacy at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our four-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) course will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to enter the pharmacy profession. We integrate science and practice throughout the course, giving you a sound understanding of how to apply your knowledge to solve clinical problems. You will also learn from practising pharmacists and pharmacist prescribers throughout your studies and gain workplace experience in a range of settings and different sectors of pharmacy practice. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Design
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pharmacy Practice and Professional Skills
Clinical Pharmacy and Patient Care
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Law
Ethics and Pharmacy Regulation
Medicines Management and Clinical Decision-Making
UCAS Code:B230
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB including Chemistry, either Mathematics or Biology, and one further rigorous academic subject (we do not accept General Studies or Critical Thinking). Selection for interview is normally based on predicted grades matching the entry requirement (i.e. AAB). However, in some cases we may consider an applicant whose predictions are ABB (with the A in Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics). We will consider resit applications provided you have obtained a minimum of A-level grades BBB at the first attempt (or equivalent qualifications).We do not accept grade equivalents such as ABC. Please note that the specific offer conditions will be based on the assessment of the interviewer. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: ABB including specific subjects including Chemistry, either Mathematics or Biology, and one further rigorous academic subject (we do not accept General Studies or Critical Thinking). Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 points overall. 6,6,5 including in Higher Level Chemistry, alongside either: - higher level Biology and standard level Mathematics, or; - higher level Mathematics and standard level Biology. For this programme of study we will accept Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation. Please note the specific offer conditions will be based on the assessment of the interviewer Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,100

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£132,400

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 Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£35,000£40,000
3 years£17,500£36,000£41,500
5 years£24,000£39,000£46,000

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
£36,000
UK average
£35,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£39,000
UK average
£35,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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

49%Working
7%Studying
22%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
55%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
56%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
62%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Manchester

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

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