Overview

The MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy examines the science, development, preparation, and appropriate use of medicines, together with the role of pharmacy in supporting patient care. Students develop knowledge across pharmaceutical science and practice while learning to apply scientific reasoning, professional judgement, and evidence when considering medicines and their use.

What You'll Learn

• Pharmaceutical chemistry, biology, and the scientific basis of medicines

• Drug development, formulation, and the properties of medicines

• Pharmacology and how medicines interact with biological systems

• Pharmacokinetics and the movement of medicines through the body

• Medicines optimisation, safety, and appropriate use

• Principles of dispensing, prescribing, and pharmaceutical practice

• Patient-focused pharmacy and communication

• Evaluation of medicines, scientific evidence, and clinical information

• Professional, ethical, and legal considerations within pharmacy

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to explain the scientific principles underlying medicines and relate drug properties to their effects and use. They will understand how medicines are developed, formulated, administered, and processed within the body, and how these factors can influence their appropriate use. Students will be able to assess pharmaceutical and clinical information, apply evidence to medicine-related decisions, and consider issues of safety and effectiveness. They will also develop the ability to communicate clearly about medicines and recognise the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities associated with pharmacy practice. The course will enable students to integrate pharmaceutical science with patient-focused considerations, evaluate relevant evidence critically, and apply reasoned judgement when addressing medicine-related questions and scenarios.