Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 9,250 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** UK students: £9,250 per year | international: £15,800 for the first year
Key Summary
Introduction
Why choose this course?
If you know you have potential but want support before starting a degree in Pharmacy or a pharmacy-related degree, then this course could be perfect for you.
Successful completion of this course means you can join Year 2 of the Pharmacy MPharm programme. Alternatively, you may top-up your qualification to a BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Science.
This course studies the main areas of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical and chemical sciences. You'll take the same modules as students of Year 1 Pharmacy, plus additional modules in chemistry, mathematics and other subjects. You'll be able to sit the same assessments as pharmacy students so that you'll be ready for your career in pharmacy. Your scientific learning will be supported by academic and professional skills development.
This course is currently being updated in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council's standards for initial education and training for pharmacists to equip you with the future skills required for your pharmacy career.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- This foundation degree has been accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC).
- This course offers a good grounding in pharmacy-related subjects. Once you successfully complete the course, you'll be able to join Year 2 of the Pharmacy MPharm course or top-up to a pharmacy-related BSc (Hons).
- Kingston is ranked No.2 in London for pharmacy and pharmacology (Guardian University League table 2022).
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, until 2020 entry, to allow graduates who have attained the required standards direct entry to Year 2 of the Master of Pharmacy programme.
Admissions
Curriculum
What you will study
Year 1
In Year 1 you will study core modules that cover each of the main subject areas in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical and chemical sciences. Your studies and professional development will be supported by an academic skills module.
Core modules
- Academic and Professional Skills Portfolio
- Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
- Foundation Chemistry for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Life Science and Medicine
Year 2 MPharm route
In Year 2 you will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of option modules, enabling you to specialise in an area that particularly interests you.
Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on the vocational application of knowledge. You will undertake a work placement in a related workplace for a minimum of one day a week - for example, in a community pharmacy or a pharmaceutical company. Work experience may be paid or voluntary and will help you put your studies into practice. We will help you find a placement if you are not already working in such a position when you start the course.
Core modules
- Medicines, Health and Wellbeing
- Cells, Tissues and Organ Systems
- The Science of Medicines
- Introduction to Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques
Year 2 MPharmSci route
Core modules
- Cells, Tissues and Organ Systems
- Introduction to Spectroscopy and Experimental Techniques
Optional modules
- Year 2 MPharmSci Route options
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Careers and progression
Through a pharmacy or chemistry degree, you'll be well prepared for roles in community or hospital pharmacies, or in the pharmaceutical industry. Further study can lead to a career as a registered pharmacist or in drug/medicine research.
Types of jobs
- Research scientist
- PhD student
- Drug safety associate
- Strategic alliance manager
- Research assistant
- Quality control analyst
- Clinical trial project manager
- Pharmacy technician
- Microbiologist
- Optical assistant/dispenser
- Marketing research
- Medical publisher