Beginning in September 2025, the University of Sheffield will offer a brand-new Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) program that lasts four years. Practical rotations in community, hospital, and primary care settings are incorporated into the curriculum to ensure that graduates are prepared to use their knowledge in real-world situations.
The program's dedication to generating well-rounded professionals was highlighted by Professor Susan Matthews, Head of Pharmacy at the University of Sheffield's School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing, and Midwifery.
Mr Matthews stated, “Pharmacists play a vital role in improving patient outcomes. Our course is designed to produce graduates who are not only medical experts but also compassionate healthcare professionals who can make a real difference in people's lives. Sheffield Pharmacy graduates will be of their community and for their community.”
One unique component of the course is the social accountability placement, which enables students to collaborate with more than 130 community partners in the nonprofit sector.
The university will allow competent Pharmacy Technicians to pursue a Pharmacy degree through the Department for Life-Long Learning by offering a Master of Pharmacy with a Preparatory Year in addition to the new MPharm program.
Professor Ashley Blom, Vice President and Head of the Faculty of Health, highlighted the program's alignment with the university's mission. "Opening Pharmacy at the University of Sheffield reinforces our commitment to deliver life-enhancing education and improve the health and wellbeing of the people of South Yorkshire. With a legacy of innovation and a focus on patient care, Sheffield continues to lead in medical education and research," Mr Blom said.
The university is attempting to obtain General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accreditation for the curriculum. As soon as the formal accreditation procedure is finished, the program will have provisional certification.
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Qualification requirements
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UCAS Tarrif: Not accepted
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Chemistry plus a second science (math, biology, and physics) are required for the A level, or AAB.
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Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma at Level 3 (beginning instruction in September 2016)- DDD in Applied Science, with particular Chemistry modules included. Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Reactions, and Practical Chemical Analysis are among the BTEC compulsory modules.
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HE Diploma Access – D: 36 credits M: Nine points P: Not one credit "Award of Access to HE Diploma in a Relevant Subject with 45 credits at Level 3, 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit, covering sufficient Chemistry units." Each application is evaluated separately, and a course curriculum is required.
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Pearson Diploma in BTEC (QCF) – B in A Level Chemistry plus DD in Applied Science
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Scottish Advanced Higher: AABBB in Scottish Highers plus AB in Chemistry and a second science (second scientific subjects include Maths, Biology and Physics)
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Higher Level Irish Leaving Certificate (given for the first time in 2017) – H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, involving Chemistry and a second science (math, biology, physics, and other second scientific topics).
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GCSE/National 4/National 5 GCSE English Language and Mathematics, grade 6/B
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T Level – Not accepted