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Study Pharmacy in the United Kingdom

Pharmacy covers drugs and their effects – pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology and clinical pharmacy – leading to work in pharmacies, hospitals, industry and research.

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  1. Postgraduate

    Pharmacy: Prescribing for Pharmacists (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  2. Certificate

    Postgraduate Certificate in Community Pharmacy

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  3. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Pharmacy Practice

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Pharmacy (4 Years) [MPharm] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  6. Postgraduate

    Pharmacy: Advanced Pharmacy Practice (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  7. Postgraduate

    Pharmacy: Community Pharmacy (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Pharmacy

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Pharmacy

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science (Short course)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Issues in Polypharmacy (Short course)

    University of Cumbria 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma in Community Pharmacy

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  13. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma in Community Pharmacy

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Study Pharmacy in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 38 universities and colleges offer 112 Pharmacy programmes: 2 Bachelor, 41 Master and 9 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Birmingham and Hatfield. Institutions with the widest choice: Queen`s University of Belfast, University of Hertfordshire and University of Greenwich.

Degrees in Pharmacy

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Pharmacy builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Pharmacy, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Pharmacy programmes?

The directory lists 112 Pharmacy programmes at 38 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Belfast, Northern Ireland and Birmingham.

How long does it take to study Pharmacy?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Pharmacy programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Queen`s University of Belfast, University of Hertfordshire, University of Greenwich, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University and ePharma Global.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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