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Embark on your journey to becoming a registered pharmacist with Cardiff University’s MPharm program. This full-time, four-year program equips you with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in various pharmacy sectors. Upon successful completion and meeting registration requirements, you’ll be eligible to register as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC) in the UK.
Key Features:
- In-depth Pharmaceutical Knowledge: Gain a thorough understanding of core pharmacy disciplines, including pharmaceutics, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacy practice, and clinical pharmacy. This strong foundation prepares you for the diverse responsibilities of a pharmacist.
- Develop Practical Skills: Hone your practical abilities through extensive laboratory sessions, workshops, and simulated practice environments. Learn essential skills like medication dispensing, aseptic technique, patient counseling, and clinical decision-making, preparing you to confidently navigate real-world pharmacy settings.
- Clinical Placements: Gain invaluable hands-on experience through supervised placements in hospital, community, and primary care pharmacy settings. Work alongside qualified pharmacists, applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios and developing your clinical competencies.
- Professional Development: Enhance your professional skills through modules on communication, ethics, and leadership in pharmacy practice. Gain valuable insights into the legal and regulatory frameworks governing pharmacy, fostering responsible and ethical practice.
- Tailored Learning: Choose from optional modules in later years to personalize your studies and explore specific areas of interest. Focus on areas like clinical pharmacy, public health pharmacy, or industrial pharmacy, deepening your knowledge and expertise in chosen fields.
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Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths within the pharmacy profession, including:
- Community pharmacy (retail settings)
- Hospital pharmacy
- Clinical pharmacy (specialization in hospitals)
- Industrial pharmacy (research and development)
- Regulatory affairs (pharmaceutical industry)
- Pharmacy education and research (with further studies)
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with one of the following: 3 x AP tests with a score of 444, 3 x SAT Subject Tests with scores of 600 or above, combination of Advance Placement Tests / SAT subject Tests.
If you've studied the US High School Diploma but without any of the above qualifications, you'll need to complete an International Foundation Year to be considered for year 1 entry.
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Cardiff
United Kingdom
- 4 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Combined Degree
- Foundation Year
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