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Pharmacy
For full entry requirements and more information, see www.durham.ac.uk/courses
Our innovative Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme provides the skills and knowledge required for you to embark on a successful career in pharmacy. The MPharm course is for undergraduates looking to enter the pharmacy profession. The course employs a state-of-the-art, research-led curriculum to ensure that graduates are prepared for the demands of the profession in all sectors. We will introduce you to pharmacy practice within the community, hospital and industry as well as many of the specialised areas within which pharmacists work. Taught by leading academics and taking advantage of high-quality teaching facilities, you will be provided with every opportunity to make a contribution to the wider community.
DEGREES
MPharm Pharmacy
TYPICAL TYPICAL UCAS A-LEVEL IB DIPLOMA YEARS LOCATION CODE OFFER SCORE
4 AAB 36 QC B230
5 See page 72 QC B231 MPharm Pharmacy with Foundation Additional requirements For B230 we require at least AAB with A-level Chemistry, one A-level from Biology, Mathematics or Physics plus one other with offers being made subject to satisfying fitness to practise conditions. In the IB there are also ‘Higher Level’ subject requirements; please see www.durham.ac.uk/courses for more information.
Employment Graduates from this programme should be able to gain employment across a range of healthcare providers around the region and nationally including hospitals, community pharmacies, nursing homes, GP surgeries and other healthcare settings where pharmacy plays a significant role, such as prisons and hospices, as well as working in the private sector for high-profile pharmaceutical companies.
Typical course content: • Exploring the discovery, synthesis, formulation and stability of drugs and medicines. • Focusing on the science underpinning pharmacy, including anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. • Considering strategies for the identification and treatment of disease, including the application of clinical skills. • Understanding the application of law in relation to pharmacy, the patient and the general public. • Examining evidence-based decisionmaking around disease management and pharmaceutical care. • Critically assessing complex co-morbid disease states to help understand how to manage complex patient scenarios, including appraising the current evidence.
www.durham.ac.uk/courses