Pharmacy
UK pharmacy degrees (MPharm) are four-year integrated programmes with clinical placements. Graduates can pursue licensure in North America.
Notable Pharmacy Programmes
A curated selection of top-ranked, distinctive and interesting pharmacy programmes across UK universities.
Pharmacy
UCL School of Pharmacy is the oldest in England — world-leading in pharmaceutical research
UCL's School of Pharmacy (founded 1842) integrates pharmaceutical science with clinical practice. Students complete placements in NHS hospitals, community pharmacies and industry settings across London. The programme covers drug design, pharmacology, therapeutics and patient care. UCL's research strength in drug delivery, pharmacogenomics and clinical pharmacy informs teaching throughout.
Pharmacy
Top-ranked pharmacy school with a custom-built pharmacy suite for practical training
Nottingham's pharmacy programme regularly tops UK rankings. The purpose-built pharmacy practice suite simulates hospital and community pharmacy settings for immersive training. Students complete clinical placements throughout the programme and study pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, drug delivery and pharmacy law. The programme has strong international links through Nottingham's campuses in Malaysia and China.
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Consistently #1 in UK pharmacy rankings — strong research in drug delivery and formulation
Bath's pharmacy programme is highly regarded for its blend of pharmaceutical science and clinical training. The department's research strengths in drug delivery, skin science and formulation directly inform the curriculum. Students benefit from placements in the region's hospitals and community pharmacies, and the programme's small cohort size ensures individual attention.
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Scottish five-year MPharm with early clinical exposure and NHS Scotland placements
Strathclyde's five-year programme gives students more clinical placement time than the standard four-year English programme. Students work in NHS Scotland hospitals and community pharmacies from early in the degree. The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences has particular research strengths in antimicrobial resistance and drug repurposing.
11 universities offer this subject
University College London
London · England · UK Rank #4
King's College London
London · England · UK Rank #5
University of Nottingham
Nottingham · England · UK Rank #17
University of Bath
Bath · England · UK Rank #20
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow · Scotland · UK Rank #30
Aston University
Birmingham · England · UK Rank #42
University of Bradford
Bradford · England · UK Rank #48
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth · England · UK Rank #58
University of Central Lancashire
Preston · England · UK Rank #86
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield · England · UK Rank #88
Kingston University London
Kingston upon Thames · England · UK Rank #92
Career Pathways
Where a UK Pharmacy degree can take you — typical graduate starting salaries: £31,000–£45,000
Professional Accreditation
GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) accredited programmes are required for UK registration.
Subject Overview
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MPharm Pharmacy
UCL School of Pharmacy — ranked #1 in the UK. Integrated four-year programme with NHS placements.
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27 programs across 22 universities
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
Top-ranked UK pharmacy school with clinical placements from year two. Covers pharmacology, drug design, and patient care.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
Integrated pharmacy programme with clinical placements across Northern Ireland. Strong emphasis on patient-centred care.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
Five-year Scottish MPharm with clinical placements across NHS Scotland. GPhC-accredited.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
Top-ranked UK pharmacy programme with clinical placements from year one across Birmingham hospitals.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
GPhC-accredited with clinical placements across Yorkshire. Strong patient-centred care focus.
Study Pharmacy at Northumbria University and develop expertise through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical work.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
GPhC-accredited with clinical placements across West Yorkshire. Patient-centred learning from year one.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
The Pharmacology programme at Coventry University offers an engaging curriculum designed to prepare graduates for diverse career paths.
GPhC-accredited with clinical placements at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Strong patient care focus.
Covers drug action, toxicology, and clinical pharmacology.
Our Pharmacy programme provides a rigorous foundation with opportunities for independent research and professional development.
GPhC-accredited with clinical placements across Leicester hospitals. Patient-centred care focus.
GPhC-accredited with clinical placements across Hertfordshire and North London.
Study Pharmacology at University of Hertfordshire and develop expertise through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical work.
GPhC-accredited with clinical placements across South West London. Integrated patient care from year one.
Our Pharmacy programme provides a rigorous foundation with opportunities for independent research and professional development.
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