Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Kingston University London

Program Overview

Kingston’s MPharm Pharmacy (Hons) is a fully accredited four-year degree that prepares you to become a prescribing pharmacist at the point of registration. It’s ideal for students who want to combine scientific expertise with clinical practice, working across hospitals, GP surgeries, community pharmacies, and industry settings.

Curriculum structure

Year 1
You’ll build a strong foundation in cell biology, human physiology, and pharmaceutical chemistry, with modules like Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Delivery and Wellbeing and Health. You’ll also study Pharmacy Law, Ethics and Practice, gaining early exposure to dispensing, minor illness management, and counter prescribing.

Year 2
This year focuses on integrating science with clinical practice. You’ll explore modules such as Drug Design, Delivery and Quality Control, Cardiorespiratory and Endocrine, and Clinical Skills 1, while learning how conditions like depression and atrial fibrillation are managed in hospital, community, and industrial pharmacy settings.

Year 3
You’ll study disease states across body systems, including cancer, diabetes, mental health, and liver disease. Modules like Neurology, Mental Health and Cardiovascular and Infection, Immunology, Haematology and Cancer are supported by patient interaction and interprofessional learning, helping you apply theory to real-world care.

Year 4
You’ll complete a Research Project and study advanced modules like Clinical Skills and Leadership and Integrated and Holistic Therapeutics. You’ll run public health campaigns, analyse prescriptions, and undertake 20 placement and interprofessional activity days — mostly in hospital and community pharmacies — to refine your professional and leadership skills.

Focus areas

Pharmaceutical chemistry, clinical pharmacy, prescribing, public health, drug delivery, patient safety

Learning outcomes

Design and dispense medicines; prescribe safely; manage complex patients; apply pharmaceutical science to clinical care; meet GPhC registration standards

Professional alignment (accreditation)

Fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Reputation (employability rankings)

Delivered jointly with St George’s, University of London
Access to state-of-the-art simulation suites, hospital ward mock-ups, and Pharmacy Manager System
Strong placement record in community and hospital pharmacies

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Kingston’s MPharm Pharmacy (Hons) is designed to immerse you in real-world pharmacy practice from day one — with simulation suites, clinical placements, and digital prescribing tools that mirror NHS workflows. You’ll develop your skills in mock hospital wards, GP surgeries, and dispensary environments, supported by expert staff and interprofessional learning with medical students from St George’s, University of London.

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

Pharmacy Simulation Suites: Includes a mock hospital ward, pharmacy dispensing suite, and GP surgery, where you’ll practise patient consultations, prescription reviews, and medicines management.
Patient simulator manikin: Used for diagnostic training and emergency scenarios, helping you build clinical confidence in a safe, controlled setting.
Clinical placements: You’ll complete 20 placement and interprofessional activity days in hospital and community pharmacies, applying your skills in real patient care.
Digital prescribing tools: Includes access to the Pharmacy Manager System, used for dispensing, stock control, and prescription analysis.
Group projects and public health campaigns: You’ll collaborate with peers to design and deliver health promotion initiatives, gaining experience in communication and leadership.
Interprofessional learning: Delivered jointly with St George’s, University of London, allowing you to work alongside medical, nursing, and allied health students.
Kingston University Library and e-resources: Full access to clinical guidelines, pharmacy journals, and specialist pharmaceutical databases to support your learning and placements.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of Kingston’s MPharm Pharmacy (Hons) are fully prepared for the GPhC Foundation Training Year and professional registration, with strong outcomes across clinical, community, and research roles. Typical career paths include hospital pharmacist, community pharmacist, clinical trials associate, and regulatory affairs officer, with opportunities in both NHS and private sectors.

Here’s how Kingston supports your future progression:

Careers and Employability Service: Offers tailored support through CV clinics, mock interviews, career mentoring, and access to the Kingston Career Hub for placements and graduate roles.
Graduate outcomes: While specific MPharm employment stats aren’t published, Kingston’s pharmacy graduates benefit from joint delivery with St George’s, University of London, and a strong placement record in hospital and community pharmacies.
Industry and NHS partnerships: Includes collaborations with Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, community pharmacy networks, and local GP practices for placements and interprofessional learning.
Accreditation: Fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) — ensuring eligibility for the Foundation Training Year and long-term professional recognition.
Graduate destinations: Alumni progress into roles across NHS Trusts, Boots, Lloyds Pharmacy, and clinical research organisations, often advancing into prescribing, medicines optimisation, or leadership positions.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the MPharm and registering as a pharmacist, students can pursue advanced qualifications such as Independent Prescribing, MSc in Clinical Pharmacy, or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Kingston also offers postgraduate research opportunities through its Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education, supporting careers in drug development, health policy, and academic teaching.