pharmacy courses

University of Portsmouth

Pharmacy Mpharm (hons) in University of Portsmouth

  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 16,400 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 79
  • PTE : 54


About Pharmacy Mpharm (hons) in University of Portsmouth

Are you interested in the how and why of diseases, and how to treat them?

Pharmacists are responsible for not only ensuring quality and safe supply of medicines within the law, but also advising patients and fellow medical professionals on the correct use of medicines.

This MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy integrated Master's degree course gives you the medical knowledge and practical skills you need to begin a career as a pharmacist. After the course you can undertake preregistration training and qualify as a pharmacist within a year, or work in areas such as drug development or marketing.

Careers and opportunities

After the course, you can become a fully qualified pharmacist within a year by doing preregistration training and passing the GPhC registration examination. Many graduates do split preregistration training in general practitioner surgeries and other clinical settings. You can also split preregistration training between the pharmaceutical industry and a hospital or community setting.

What can you do with a Pharmacy degree?

The expanding role of pharmacists means you'll have many other job options at the end of the course. Areas you could work in include:

  • drug development and formulation
  • involvement with toxicity studies
  • clinical trials
  • marketing
  • regulatory affairs

Whatever your choice when you finish the course, our careers and employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. You'll get help, advice and support for up to 5 years after you leave the University.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
  • TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
  • PTE:  54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.

University of Portsmouth Highlights

Type of Institution Public
Campus Setting Urban
Endowment 9.9 Lakhs GBP
Number of Campuses 2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter
Percentage of International Students 26%
Total number of Professors 1,126 academic and Research staff
Student Satisfaction Rate Secured 88% Student Satisfaction
Graduate Job Rate 97.5%
International fee £11,250 per annum
Type of Academic Programs UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses
Mode of Program Full time
Average Graduate Salary £13,900 - £15,900 a year

University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Expenses Estimated cost in pounds
Undergraduate Fee £13,900 – £15,900 approx
Postgraduate Fee £13,900 – £15,900 approx
Accommodation £5000 approx
Cost of living £7000 - £10,000 approx
Placement year fee £2400

Know more about Studying in UK

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Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 16,400

Total

£ 16,400