Course summary
Understand the science behind drug discovery, development and delivery and how patients react to the medicines they take. Why Pharmacy at Strathclyde? Ranked 1st in the UK for Pharmacology & Pharmacy (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024). Combine fundamental science with practical experience of working with patients and health professionals in community and hospital placements from the outset. Benefit from our strong links with the pharmaceutical industry sectors and Schools of Pharmacy internationally. Learn from professional pharmacy practitioners. Enter Year 2 of the five-year Integrated Masters programme. Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Your Career Once registered with the GPhC, pharmacy graduates enjoy good employment prospects with attractive starting salaries. The majority are employed in either community or hospital pharmacies. Other graduates may also pursue a career in medical writing, clinical drug trials, or medical sales while some pursue research and academic careers to educate and inspire the next generation of pharmacists. Recent graduate job titles include: Assistant Scientist Pharmacist Rotational Pharmacist Trainee Pharmacist
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Scottish Higher - AABB
Scottish Advanced Higher - BB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
All offers are subject to criminal record checks; applicants must be registered with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme or other national equivalent. Pharmacy students are subject to Fitness to Practise procedures.
Interview
Please note that applicants must complete situational judgement tests within an interview. Interviews will be online and held before the end of May 2025.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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 further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ