Department of Life Sciences Course Catalogue 2025/26
USSL-AFM14: MPharm(Hons) Pharmacy
Route: MPharm(Hons) Pharmacy
Leading to the award of MASTER OF PHARMACY
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
Normal course duration: 4 Years
[Page last updated: 15 May 2025]
Applicable assessment regulations: | Undergraduate assessment regulations - /publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/ |
Approved exemptions: | This course is exempt from an aspect of the Undergraduate Assessment Regulations (UGAR). For further information on this exemption please see /publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/ |
Coexistent Masters course?: | No |
DACS and exit awards: | This course has no designated alternative course (DAC).
Exit awards:
A student who has accumulated 180 credits after the end of year 3 (part 2, stage 3); and has met intended learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 may be eligible for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmaceutical Studies. Overall course average: weighted stage 1 0%, stage 2 32%, final stage 68%
Student pharmacists cannot be awarded an accredited degree or pass foundation training if they might pose a risk to patients or the public. A student registered on MPharm Pharmacy who cannot progress to foundation year training on fitness to practise grounds, but has met intended learning outcomes 2-10 and has accumulated 240 credits may be awarded the exit award of the degree of Master in Science (MSci) in Pharmaceutical Studies. Overall course average: weighted stage 1 0%, stage 2 16%, stage 3 34%, final stage 50%
Diploma of Higher Education
Certificate of Higher Education
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Weighting towards final award by stage: | Stage 1: 0%
Stage 2: 16%
Stage 3: 34%
Final Stage: 50% |
Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
Academic Year: Stage 1
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| SL12100 | Fundamentals of pharmacy: health and disease | 15 Credits |
| SL12101 | Fundamentals of pharmacy: the chemistry of drugs | 15 Credits |
| SL12102 | Fundamentals of pharmacy: the science of medicines | 15 Credits |
| SL12103 | Preparing for professional practice 1 | 15 Credits |
| SL12104 | Year 1 professional progression assessments | 0 Credits |
Notes: - 好色tv and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2025/26 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2026/27 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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Academic Year: Stage 2
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| SL22109 | Preparing for professional practice 2 | 15 Credits |
| SL22110 | Year 2 professional progression assessments | 0 Credits |
Semester 1: Stage 2
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| SL22105 | Specialised integrated unit 1: immunity, inflammation and infection and gastrointestinal disease | 15 Credits |
| SL22106 | Specialised integrated unit 2: cardiovascular disease and endocrine disorders | 10 Credits |
Semester 2: Stage 2
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| SL22107 | Specialised integrated unit 3: management of respiratory diseases and dermatology | 10 Credits |
| SL22108 | Specialised integrated unit 4: special patient groups and surgery | 10 Credits |
Notes: - 好色tv and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2025/26 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2026/27 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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Academic Year: Final Stage
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| SL32111 | Medicines optimisation and prescribing in complex patients 1 | 20 Credits |
| SL32114 | Preparing for professional practice 3 | 20 Credits |
| SL32115 | Year 3 professional progression assessments | 0 Credits |
Semester 1: Final Stage
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| SL32112 | Specialised integrated unit 5: neurology and mental health | 10 Credits |
Semester 2: Final Stage
Must Pass Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| SL32113 | Specialised integrated unit 6: oncology and palliative care | 10 Credits |
Notes: - 好色tv and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2025/26 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2026/27 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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