Pharmacy King's College London

Overview

King’s designed and implemented the first integrated pharmacy degree in the UK. Now we lead the way with an emphasis on patient contact, clinical placements and interprofessional education. Join us to work alongside global leaders at London’s globally recognised NHS Trusts.

Key benefits

• Study at a university ranked 6th in Europe for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020)

• Benefit from our partnerships with NHS Foundation Trusts: Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College London and the South London and Maudsley Hospitals

• Boost your career prospects with international research exchanges, placements in clinical environments and opportunities for internships in the pharmaceutical industry

• Learn from world-renowned scientists, researchers and clinical pharmacists

• Develop your diagnostic, patient education and consultation skills in our consultation and simulations suite and recently refurbished clinical skills training centre

• The MPharm degree is the only qualification that leads to professional registration as a pharmacist.

Employability

Pharmacy is a rewarding, well paid, secure career with opportunities to contribute to the health and well-being of the nation.

Pharmacists are experts on the discovery, development, manufacture and supply of medicines. In addition to making sure medicines are safe and helping patients get maximum benefit from them, pharmacists provide advice on staying healthy and dealing with minor ailments. Practising pharmacists are an important part of the healthcare team that also comprises doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians and others.