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The four-year MPharm Pharmacy at Robert Gordon University is a professionally accredited degree (GPhC) that equips students for pharmacist registration and practice. Year 1 builds a scientific foundation—students master drug design basics, pharmaceutical calculations, human physiology, organic and analytical chemistry, and reflective practice, all while gaining insight into the pharmacy profession, from drug discovery to prescribed care. Years 2 and 3 sharpen that science with clinical relevance: drug formulation, therapeutics, patient safety, decision-making, and experimental data evaluation. Students engage in consultation skills and develop problem-solving capabilities. The final year focuses on integrating science with practice. Students undertake individual, problem-based projects, refine supervisory and reflective practice skills to transition into pre-registration training confidently. Throughout, the teaching is student-centered, combining lectures, seminars, workshops, lab sessions, and immersive placement experiences—supported by e-learning, group work, and independent study
Practical, hands-on training is a core feature of the MPharm programme. Training begins in advanced, industry-standard chemistry, formulation, biomedical, and microbiological labs, ensuring students can practice procedures before placements. More than 200 hours are spent on experiential learning through compulsory placements in community or hospital pharmacies, supported by NHS Education for Scotland (NES). These placements are embedded in the curriculum and reinforced by simulation-based learning and inter-professional scenarios. In Year 4, students apply their knowledge through placements, clinical simulations, and a problem-based project—perfect for bridging academic learning with real-world practice.
Graduates of the MPharm programme can enter the foundation training year, then apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council—the professional gateway to practicing as a pharmacist in the UK. From there, career growth can follow several paths: clinical roles in hospital or community pharmacies, non-medical prescribing, managerial positions, or roles within the NHS or pharmaceutical industry. Some graduates pursue postgraduate qualifications and clinical specialties, others move into academia, research, veterinary pharmacy, regulation, or health journalism
ABBB to include Chemistry plus one further science from Biology/Human Biology, Maths, Physics or Psychology. English and Maths must be achieved at National 5 grade C if not held at Higher.BBC to include Chemistry plus one further science from Biology, Maths, Physics or Psychology at grade B or above. English and Maths must be achieved at GCSE grade 4/C or above, if not held at A Level.IB Diploma: 29 to include Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5, plus one further science from Maths, Biology, Human Biology, Physics or Psychology at Higher Level grade 5. English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and Maths are required at Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher Level.Applicants to the course will be required to undertake an online activity which will then be the focus of a follow-up interview with an academic member of staffCommunity Pharmacist – Dispensingadvising patientsoverseeing therapyHospital Pharmacist – Delivering medsmonitoring therapyserving clinical teamsNon-Medical Prescriber – Prescribing within defined frameworksafter additional trainingPharmacy Manager – Leading operations in retail or clinical pharmacy settingsClinical Research Pharmacist – Supporting trialsdata evaluationregulatory complianceRegulatory Affairs Specialist – Navigating drug approvalcompliancepolicyVeterinary or Speciality Pharmacy – Serving animal healthcare or niche therapeutic areasPharmacy Educator/Academic – Teachingmentoringpursuing researchHealth Communication/Journalism – Translating medical science into public communication
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