De Montfort University
De Montfort University

De Montfort University

Gateway House, Leicester LE1 9BH, United Kingdom Leicester, United Kingdom Visit web page

Pharmacy

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

  • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
  • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
  • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
  • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses 

Certificate of Secondary School Education

Speciality

Placement fee: £1,850

Pathways Available

International Foundation Certificate | International Year Zero

Additional information

 

Degree Overview

Becoming a Pharmacist means being responsible for supplying medicines to patients and giving advice on correct dosage, explaining how to take prescribed drugs, and discussing any potential side effects.

Pharmacists ensure that the supply of medicines is within the law and suitable for a particular patient and will liaise with other healthcare professionals or carers to offer help and advice.

They also supervise the medicines supply chain and ensure that pharmacy premises and systems are fit for purpose.

Leicester has over 100 years of experience, DMU’s School of Pharmacy will help provide you with the practical and professional skills needed to work as a pharmacist. With pharmacy being the third largest healthcare profession in the UK, your career opportunities are extensive and varied.

In this course you’ll study a range of topics including an introduction to pharmacy, cardiovascular/respiratory and infection/inflammation, preparing for practice, professional clinician, integrated patient care and more

Study Reasons

Graduates of this course gain rewarding and stimulating careers in all pharmacy sectors – DMU students have gone on to work for major employers such as Boots, Lloyds and Well Pharmacy, and with NHS hospital trusts, primary care contractors, local commissioners, and within the global pharmaceutical industry.

This course is fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

As part of this course you will have the opportunity to complete a work placement, which offers invaluable professional experience. This allows you to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations under the supervision and guidance of professional practitioners.