Pharmacy Keele University

Overview

The Pharmacy MPharm at Keele University is a comprehensive four-year degree designed to develop the clinical expertise and professional values required for a successful career as a pharmacist. This evidence-based programme integrates pharmaceutical science with patient care to ensure graduates are equipped for modern healthcare challenges.

Why Pharmacy at Keele University?

• Ranked among the Top 5 in England for Pharmacy in the National Student Survey 2025.
• Includes approximately 30 weeks of placement experience, which is one of the highest durations for pharmacy students in the UK.
• Access to the Keele Augmented Reality Environment (KARE) for exploring virtual patient cases and prescribing scenarios.
• Specialist facilities including a Clinical Skills Suite with a mock dispensary and state-of-the-art Central Science Laboratories.
• Awarded Double Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, reflecting consistent high-quality education.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 25600 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through integrated modules that combine biology, chemistry, and professional practice.

Core subject areas covered throughout the programme include:

• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutics
• Therapeutics
• Pharmacy Practice
• Clinical Skills
• Biology
• Chemistry

Careers with Pharmacy

Graduates must complete a statutory foundation training year and the General Pharmaceutical Council’s registration assessment to qualify as a registered pharmacist and independent prescriber. The programme prepares students for diverse roles across the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Potential career paths and roles include:

• Community Pharmacist
• Hospital Pharmacist
• GP Practice Pharmacist
• Industrial Pharmacist
• Research Scientist
• Clinical Research Associate
• Regulatory Affairs Officer
• Product Development
• Science Writer

Keele University is ranked in the Top 15 in the UK for graduate employability, providing students with extensive careers and employability support, including mock interviews and networking events with industry professionals.

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