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The Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) at the University of Hertfordshire is a professional, accredited program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to become a registered pharmacist. The course combines rigorous scientific study with clinical and professional training, providing students with a deep understanding of pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacy practice. Students learn how medicines are discovered, formulated, and delivered, while also gaining essential knowledge of human physiology, pathology, and therapeutics. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, ethical decision-making, and professional standards, ensuring graduates can provide safe, effective, and evidence-based healthcare. With a blend of classroom learning, laboratory work, and clinical exposure, students are prepared to meet the evolving demands of healthcare and pharmacy practice in both community and hospital settings.
Hands-on practical experience is a core component of the MPharm program. Students gain training in state-of-the-art laboratories, where they learn compounding, analytical techniques, and formulation testing. Clinical placements in community pharmacies, hospitals, and GP surgeries provide invaluable real-world exposure, allowing students to develop skills in patient counseling, prescription validation, and interprofessional collaboration. Research projects are integrated into the curriculum, giving students opportunities to investigate contemporary topics such as drug delivery systems, antimicrobial resistance, and personalized medicine. Problem-based learning, case studies, and simulations further develop critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills, ensuring graduates are not only knowledgeable but also capable of applying their learning in professional settings.
Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to undertake the pre-registration foundation training year and register as professional pharmacists. Career pathways include community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry roles, regulatory affairs, and research. Graduates may also pursue postgraduate study, including MSc or PhD programs in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, or drug development. The program equips students with transferable skills such as problem-solving, analytical thinking, and teamwork, making them highly adaptable professionals ready to meet the challenges of modern healthcare and pharmaceutical innovation.
Mandatory subjects: 3 A Levels to include Chemistry at grade B and one other Science (Biology, Physics or Mathematics). General Studies and Applied Science A Levels are not acceptedPass International Baccalaureate (Diploma) with an overall diploma score of 30 including Chemistry and another Science at higher level Grade H5Mandatory subjects: BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science. Applicants with Extended Diploma in Applied Science RQF must include a minimum of 12 chemistry units at merit or above. Applicants with Extended Diploma in Applied Science QCF must have A Level Chemistry minimum grade C in addition.Must be studying a minimum of 45 credits (30 distinctions - with minimum 15 distinctions in chemistry). No pass grades can be acceptedCommunity Pharmacist – providing medicines and healthcare advice directly to patientsHospital Pharmacist – managing drug therapies and clinical services in hospitalsClinical Pharmacist – specializing in patient care within hospital or GP settingsIndustrial Pharmacist – contributing to drug developmentproductionand quality controlRegulatory Affairs Specialist – ensuring medicines meet legal and safety standardsPharmacovigilance Officer – monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactionsMedicines Information Pharmacist – offering guidance on safe and effective drug useResearch Scientist – conducting studies in drug discovery and pharmaceutical innovationPublic Health Pharmacist – shaping health initiatives and promoting safe medicine useAcademic Lecturer – teaching and mentoring future pharmacy professionals 
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