Pharmacy MPharm

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Kings College London

Program Overview

King’s MPharm Pharmacy is a dynamic, clinically integrated degree that prepares you to become a confident, prescribing-ready pharmacist from day one. It’s ideal for students who want to combine scientific expertise with real-world healthcare experience — all in the heart of London.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
You’ll build a strong foundation in pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice through modules that cover the scientific principles of drug action, formulation, and the pharmacist’s role in healthcare. You’ll also begin developing your consultation and diagnostic skills in King’s state-of-the-art clinical skills centre.

Year 2
This year introduces integrated modules that explore disease, drugs, and clinical use of medicines, alongside scientific topics specific to pharmacy. You’ll deepen your understanding of pharmacology, therapeutics, and patient care while continuing with placements and interprofessional learning.

Year 3
You’ll study more advanced clinical and scientific content, including complex disease management, emerging therapeutics, and pharmacogenomics. Clinical placements expand, and you’ll work more closely with NHS partners to apply your learning in real-world settings.

Year 4
The final year focuses on clinical decision-making and emerging therapeutics in modern medicine. You’ll complete a substantial research project — with the opportunity to publish — and may choose to study abroad for one semester. This year also prepares you for prescribing responsibilities at the point of registration.

Focus areas

Pharmaceutical science, clinical therapeutics, prescribing, pharmacology, patient safety, emerging medicines

Learning outcomes

Clinical decision-making, prescribing readiness, patient consultation, medicines optimisation, research and diagnostic skills

Professional alignment (accreditation)

Fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); reaccredited in 2025 under the new prescribing standards

Reputation (employability rankings)

Ranked 5th in the UK for Pharmacy (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025); 76% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

King’s MPharm Pharmacy gives you real-world experience from your very first year — blending clinical placements, lab-based science, and prescribing preparation in one of the UK’s most respected pharmacy schools. You’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities and work directly with patients, clinicians, and researchers across London’s NHS network.

Here’s how experiential learning is built into the program:

Up to 30% of your learning time is experiential, including clinical simulations and placements in community pharmacies, hospitals, and GP practices.
Clinical placements begin in Year 1 and expand throughout the degree, with some activities continuing into the summer term of Year 3.
King’s Clinical Skills Centre provides a safe, simulated environment to practise consultation, diagnosis, and prescribing.
Integrated modules combine science and practice, with hands-on learning in formulation, compounding, and medicines optimisation.
Access to the Franklin-Wilkins Building laboratories, equipped for pharmaceutical chemistry, drug delivery, and pharmacokinetics.
Use of digital prescribing tools and patient case simulations, preparing you for real-world clinical decision-making.
Opportunities to work with NHS partners, including Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, and South London and Maudsley NHS Trusts.
King’s Libraries and Collections, including the Foyle Special Collections Library and extensive digital resources for pharmacy and biomedical sciences.

This is a degree that doesn’t just teach pharmacy — it immerses you in it.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of King’s MPharm Pharmacy are well-prepared for clinical, research, and regulatory careers — with many progressing into roles as hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists, prescribing clinicians, or pharmaceutical scientists. The degree’s integrated clinical placements, prescribing preparation, and strong NHS partnerships ensure you’re ready to lead in modern healthcare.

Here’s how King’s supports your future progression:

King’s Careers & Employability Service offers pharmacy-specific support, including employer events, CV and interview coaching, and access to the King’s Internships programme.
76% of MPharm graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, according to the latest Graduate Outcomes data.
Strong NHS partnerships with Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, and South London and Maudsley NHS Trusts provide real-world experience and career pathways.
Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) under the latest standards, enabling graduates to enter the foundation training year and register as pharmacists.
Graduation outcomes include entry into NHS foundation training, postgraduate study, and roles in pharmaceutical companies, regulatory bodies, and prescribing-focused clinical practice.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the MPharm, students can pursue postgraduate study in clinical pharmacy, drug development, regulatory science, or public health. King’s offers MSc and PhD opportunities through its Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and affiliated research centres.