Pharmacy MPharm

From day one, you’ll be immersed in hands-on learning that mirrors real pharmacy practice. Nottingham’s MPharm gives you access to cutting-edge facilities, simulated patient environments, and placements across hospital, GP, and community settings. You’ll learn to counsel patients, dispense medicines, and collaborate with healthcare teams — all while using the same tools and technologies found in professional practice.

Here’s how you’ll gain practical experience throughout the degree:

• Professional Development Suite: Simulated pharmacy and GP consultation rooms where you’ll practice patient interactions and clinical decision-making
• Placements: Structured experiences in hospital, community, and GP settings across all four years, including interprofessional learning with medical and nursing students
• Digital Tools: Use of prescribing software and clinical decision support systems to prepare for real-world scenarios
• Group Projects: Collaborative case studies and role-play exercises to develop teamwork and communication skills
• Research Facilities: Access to specialist laboratories for pharmaceutical science and final-year research projects
• Libraries and Learning Spaces: Dedicated pharmacy resources at the Medical School and George Green Library, plus 24/7 study zones
• Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Boots Partnership: Opportunities to engage with industry through Nottingham’s long-standing collaboration with Boots and other pharmaceutical partners

Graduates from Nottingham’s MPharm are highly sought after across healthcare and industry. 94.3% secure graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months, with an average salary of £34,037. You’ll be ready to step into roles like hospital pharmacist, community pharmacist, prescribing pharmacist, or medicines advisor — with the clinical confidence and scientific expertise to make a real impact.

Here’s how Nottingham supports your career journey:

• Careers and Employability Service: Offers pharmacy-specific career coaching, CV support, mock interviews, and access to exclusive job boards via MyCareer
• Industry Partnerships: Long-standing collaboration with Boots, NHS trusts, and pharmaceutical companies for placements and networking
• Foundation Training Year: Fully accredited pathway to the GPhC registration exam, with support to secure salaried training posts
• Graduate Outcomes: 94.3% in graduate-level roles or further study within 15 months; average salary £34,037
• Long-Term Accreditation: Fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), ensuring eligibility for UK pharmacist registration

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the MPharm, students can pursue postgraduate research (PhD or MRes) in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, or drug development. Nottingham also offers advanced training in prescribing, public health, and leadership for qualified pharmacists.