Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)

Teesside’s MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy is built around immersive, clinically focused learning — with 145 days of practice-based experience and access to some of the most advanced simulation and pharmaceutical science facilities in the UK. From your first year, you’ll train in real-world environments using digital prescribing tools, clinical decision-making software, and cutting-edge lab equipment inside the £36.9m BIOS building. The program’s spiral curriculum ensures that your practical skills grow alongside your clinical knowledge.

Here’s how experiential learning is embedded throughout the course:

• 145 days of clinical placement: You’ll gain hands-on experience in community pharmacies, hospitals, and primary care settings, integrated across all four years.
• BIOS facility: You’ll train in state-of-the-art laboratories, simulation suites, and clinical skills centres designed to mirror real pharmacy practice.
• Digital prescribing and decision-making tools: You’ll use clinical software platforms to simulate prescribing scenarios and optimise medicines use.
• Group-based learning: You’ll work in teams on case-based learning tasks, care pathway design, and clinical audit projects.
• Research project in Year 4: You’ll conduct supervised research in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical science, or public health, using advanced lab and data analysis tools.
• Health coaching and communication training: You’ll practise person-centred care using simulation software and interprofessional learning modules.
• Global placement opportunities: The program includes international links for electives and placements, including partnerships with IMU University in Malaysia.
• Library and digital resources: You’ll access Teesside’s Health and Life Sciences Library, online prescribing databases, and clinical evidence platforms.

These experiences are designed to prepare you for registration as a pharmacist and give you the confidence to lead in clinical, community, and global healthcare settings.

Graduates of Teesside’s MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy are fully prepared for the GPhC foundation training year and go on to thrive in clinical, community, and industry roles. Many become hospital pharmacists, prescribing pharmacists, community pharmacy managers, or clinical researchers. The program’s strong placement structure and advanced simulation facilities give you the confidence and practical insight employers expect.

Here’s how Teesside supports your future success:

• Student Futures Graduate Success Package: You’ll receive 1:1 career coaching, CV and interview support, job search guidance, and access to the Talent Pool — a dedicated employment support network for pharmacy graduates.
• Graduate outcomes: The MPharm is designed to develop clinical decision-makers, prescribing-ready professionals, and research-informed practitioners with 145 days of practice-based learning.
• Industry partnerships: Teesside collaborates with IMU University in Malaysia and offers international placement opportunities, bringing a global perspective to your pharmacy training.
• Accreditation value: The degree is provisionally accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with full accreditation expected upon graduation — a requirement for UK pharmacist registration.
• Reputation and rankings: Teesside was named University of the Year 2025 by Times Higher Education and holds a TEF Gold rating for teaching excellence.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the MPharm and your GPhC foundation training year, you can pursue Independent Prescribing qualifications, MSc programs in Clinical Pharmacy, Public Health, or Pharmaceutical Science, or continue into PhD research in areas like pharmacogenomics, medicines optimisation, or global health innovation.