King's College London, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Pharmacists’ role within healthcare teams is more important than ever. At King’s, you’ll become an expert on medicines and the law, keeping people safe – and preventing harm and death connected to medication. Our Pharmacy MPharm is a fully-accredited four-year pharmacy degree, based in the heart of London, that combines the study of pharmaceutical science with the practice of pharmacy. As experts in medicines, pharmacists are taking on increasingly important roles in modern healthcare teams, as well as enjoying exciting career options in diverse health settings, from hospitals and community pharmacy to working in GP practices, care homes and the pharmaceutical industry. Our course will allow you to join this profession, as the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) is the only UK qualification that leads to professional registration as a pharmacist. New standards from the Initial Education and Training for pharmacy standards were introduced by the General Pharmaceutical Council in 2021, which will enable all pharmacists to prescribe at the point of registration. Our programme was reaccredited for 6 years against the new standards in February 2025 with no conditions or recommendations. Key benefits
- We are ranked 5th in the UK for our MPharm programme (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
- Boost your career prospects with international research exchanges and placements in leading clinical environments.
- Benefit from clinical placements at our partner NHS Foundation Trusts: Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital and the South London and Maudsley.
- Learn from world-renowned scientists, researchers and pharmacy practitioners.
- Develop your diagnostic, patient education and consultation skills in our consultation and simulations suite and recently refurbished clinical skills training centre
- The MPharm degree is the only qualification that leads to professional registration as a pharmacist.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Pharmaceutical Council
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B230
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - ABB
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Not accepted
Required subjects: Chemistry and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Also required: GCSE grade 6/B in English Language and Mathematics.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Enhanced criminal conviction check required for successful applicants
Health checks
Occupational Health clearance required for successful applicants
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill | |
| PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band B.
Band B
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
Provider information
King's College London, University of London
Strand
Westminster
WC2R 2LS
Course contact details
Visit our course pageKing's Admissions Office
+44 (0) 20 7123 4843