MPharm Pharmacy Integrated Master's degree at the University of Nottingham
MPharm Pharmacy at University of Nottingham. Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham is built around a single, clear aim: giving you the skills and confidence to become a registered pharmacist.
About this course
Our MPharm Pharmacy degree will empower you to make a difference and give you the skills and confidence to become a registered pharmacist. From the provider’s course page.
MPharm Pharmacy is an Integrated Master's degree (MPharm) at the University of Nottingham. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy graduates from this provider, 76% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £35,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Medicine & Dentistry, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 76% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year one 3 modules
- Fundamentals of PharmacyCore
Module details
You will learn the core skills needed as a pharmacist. You'll understand the role of a pharmacist in healthcare. This is covered through three main areas: Fundamental concepts in science relating to drugs, Medicine design, Professional and clinical pharmacy. You will be taught how to handle with accuracy and precision the dispensing of medicines, calculations and laboratory skills. Future responsibilities of a healthcare professional will be introduced. Such as, protection of the public, ensurin
- Human Life CycleCore
Module details
The role of the pharmacist in the treatment and prescribing for patients at different stages of the Human Life Cycle. The topics covered in this teaching block include: Evolutionary basis of sex, The physiological basis of sexual attraction, Physiological and pharmacokinetic changes during stages of the Human Life Cycle, and their impact on medicines use, Conception, contraception and infertility, including ethical and moral considerations, Pregnancy - testing and prescribing in, Embryo developm
- Digestive SystemCore
Module details
The topics covered in this teaching block include: Anatomy of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and structure and function of the liver, How a pharmacist treats and prescribes drugs to patients with GI and liver diseases, Influences on absorption of drugs and nutrients within the GI, Intestinal and hepatic metabolic pathways, The role of normal GI bacteria, Absorption of drugs and the role of dosage form properties that control absorption, Identification and evaluation of appropriate methods to op
Year two 8 modules
- Infections 1Core
Module details
Antibiotics and antifungals are among the most commonly prescribed drugs used to treat infection. Therefore, it is important that pharmacists understand the underlying principles of these classes of drugs. Antibiotics are amongst the most commonly overprescribed drug by medical professionals. With the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, resulting in a serious threat to global public health. You will have an appreciation of microbiology and infectious diseases, a deep understanding of th
- Infections 2Core
Module details
Viruses and Parasites present special challenges for Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists. There are far less antiviral than anti-bacterial drugs; the same can be said for anthelminthics. You will learn the basics on biology of viruses, protozan and metazoan parasites. Pharmacies in the UK sell vaccinations against viral diseases (e.g. HepA, HepB, HPV) as well as prophylactic agents against malaria. You will gain a sound understanding of these pathogens and the drugs or vaccinations availab
- Autoimmune and AllergyCore
Module details
Learn breakthrough research in biology and pharmaceutical sciences underpinning current and future strategies for treating inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. You'll learn of the molecular and cellular mechanisms associated with inflammatory disorders. Optimising and advising about therapies, correct uses of devices and disease self-management will be highlighted to you as a frontline pharmacist. You will be able to assess appropriate management of
- RespiratoryCore
Module details
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases are amongst the most common disorders encountered by pharmacists which affect the respiratory system. Two other very common disorders both atopy and eczema will be highlighted in this teaching block too. You'll be able to define the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these pathological states; how therapeutic intervention is designed to treat these states and how better medicines can be generated for these conditions. Examples of topics
- RenalCore
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Learn the: biology of renal function, symptoms of renal diseases, Advanced renal pharmacokinetics, presentation and management of symptoms relating to renal disease, law and ethics relating to renal and endocrine topics - e.g. living organ donors, role of the pharmacist in the treatment and management of patients with renal disease. You will know about the symptoms and management of renal diseases and will have a sound knowledge of the underlying, biology, pharmacology and chemistry, including t
- EndocrineCore
Module details
You will be taught about the: biology of endocrine function, symptoms of endocrine diseases, chemistry and mechanism of action of peptide-based drugs (insulin as a key example), Physical and chemical properties of proteins relevant to formulation and manufacture of insulin products, recombinant DNA technology, presentation and management of symptoms relating to diabetes disease, law and ethics relating to renal and endocrine topics - e.g. performance-enhancing drugs, The role of the pharmacist i
- DermatologyCore
Module details
Pharmacists are often the first point of contact for patients with mild skin problems. You will learn how to assist, diagnosis and treat patients with skin problems over the counter. You'll learn how to support patients with long term dermatological conditions. Example of teaching content includes: Detailed patient history taking, The formulation science underpinning the use of topical treatments, Common skin conditions and infections, The use of non-topical treatments for dermatological conditi
- CardiovascularCore
Module details
Learn about health and diseases within the cardiovascular system. It includes key drug classes, from their fundamental science through to clinical usage. Understand the evidence-based medicines which underpins therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. As a pharmacist in training, you'll learn evidence-based treatments and support treatments by appropriate patient counselling and lifestyle advice. There will be case studies based on key problem questions that you will learn and in
Year three 2 modules
- PainCore
Module details
Everybody experiences pain at some time and a pharmacist, irrespective of the patient facing setting, encounters patients with pain several times each day. You will be provided with scientific background information to be able to understand and describe the clinical use of commonly used analgesics and targets for novel analgesics. You'll discuss legal and ethical issues that contribute to appropriate and illicit analgesic use. We will cover key aspects of the Interprofessional Pain Curriculum Ou
- Central Nervous System (CNS)Core
Module details
Many of the most common and difficult to treat medical conditions affect the CNS and knowledge of how drugs can be used to alleviate these problems is required by all pharmacists. You will build on these foundations to apply medicine use in complex ethical and therapeutic cases. By learning the key
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The course moves through several broad strands rather than a single fixed syllabus. You'll build a foundation in core theory covering the scientific and clinical basis of pharmacy practice, before developing your understanding through research & methods, where you learn how pharmacy knowledge is generated and evaluated rather than simply memorised. Applied practice runs throughout, translating classroom learning into the kind of clinical reasoning and patient-facing skills a pharmacist needs. As you progress, you'll be able to explore specialist options, such as areas of pharmacy practice or science that suit your particular interests, alongside dedicated professional skills teaching that covers communication, ethics and the practical conduct expected of a registered pharmacist. A significant part of later years is the independent project, giving you the chance to investigate a question in depth and demonstrate the kind of self-directed enquiry that both academic study and professional practice demand.
Who it's for
This course suits people who are drawn to science but who want to see it applied directly to helping individual patients - you'll need patience for detailed scientific content and a genuine interest in how medicines work in the body, but also the people skills to explain that information clearly to someone who isn't a scientist. Given that many entrants join with a previous degree, this is also a realistic route for people who've already studied something else and have decided, having had time to reflect, that pharmacy is the profession they want. Equally, it works for those coming straight from school with a typical UCAS tariff in the 144-159 range, provided they're ready for a demanding, structured four-year programme rather than a looser academic experience. Expect the course to feel practical and outcome-focused: much of what you learn is directly tied to the standards you'll eventually be assessed against as a pharmacist, so there's less room for purely theoretical wandering and more emphasis on becoming competent and confident in a clinical role. If you like knowing that your daily study is building towards a defined professional destination, that structure will likely suit you well.
Careers & job market
Completing an accredited MPharm is the recognised step towards pharmacist pre-registration training and subsequent registration with the GPhC, so the qualification has a clear, defined professional purpose rather than being a general science degree. Looking at national data for Medicine & Dentistry courses (not specific to this university), 89% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 75% of working graduates were in highly skilled roles or further study - figures that reflect the field nationally rather than any guarantee tied to this particular course. National Graduate Outcomes data also gives a sense of the range of earnings graduates in comparable fields report: around £27,000-£32,000 starting fifteen months out, £24,650-£34,800 after three years, and £29,325-£41,400 after five years. These are national figures across the field, not salaries promised by this course, and individual outcomes vary considerably depending on role, location and career path. It's also worth noting that nationally, 90% of students on comparable courses continue past their first year, suggesting that most people who start this kind of demanding professional degree do stay the course.
University & format
You'll study full-time over four years at the University of Nottingham, a public university founded in 1881 and a member of the Russell Group. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and was. The course itself (UCAS code B230) leads to the MPharm integrated Master's award and is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, which governs the professional standards you'll be trained against. It's worth checking the university's own funding pages directly for details of any bursaries or scholarships you might be eligible for, since these can vary and change from year to year.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
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- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
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- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| a previous degree | 55% |
| another higher-education qualification | 20% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 20% |
| Other | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code B230). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Nottingham →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
National funding for this subject
- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
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Careers & earnings
What Medicine & Dentistry graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £35,000 | £30,000 – £37,500 | 30 |
| 3 years after | £37,000 | £30,000 – £43,000 | 80 |
| 5 years after | £43,000 | £38,500 – £49,500 | 105 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in medicine & dentistry · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Medicine & Dentistry nationally
National figures for Medicine & Dentistry graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
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were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 30; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Medicine & Dentistry courses at the same study level.
Compared with 804 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Other Health ProfessionalsSOC 2020 225 · 85% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,902
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 105; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Medicine & Dentistry graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Medicine & Dentistry graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The NHS
- Private practice
- Research & academia
- Public health
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Medicine & Dentistry graduates.
Medicine-Focused Veterinary Surgeon | Patient Care LeaderMedivet & PartnersMedicine Service Delivery Manager - Operations ImprovementNHSMedicine Occupational Therapist - StaffordshirePulse HealthcarePart-Time Palliative Medicine Consultant | 1-in-5 On-CallEvora Hospice (formerly Southern Area Hospice Services)Consultant Medicine - ElderlyPertemps Medical ProfessionalsSpecialty Doctor in Acute MedicineTriple West MedicalIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
76% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £35,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.6 out of 10: NSS 82.6% · in work or study 76% · continued 100%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Nottingham
Medicine and dentistry across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around The University of Nottingham
844 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Medicine & Dentistry right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Nottingham from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £35,164 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Nottingham’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Nottingham and gov.uk before you apply.
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