MPharm Pharmacy

The MPharm course allows you to study a wide range of subjects which integrate science and healthcare. It also teaches and develops your skills and knowledge of practice and patient care, helping you to prepare for your professional career as a pharmacist.

Career Prospects

A qualification from UEA offers unparalleled career choice and opportunities, for example over 50% of our graduates secure hospital pre-registration positions, many in highly prestigious teaching hospitals, as well as industrial and community pre-registration positions. In addition our graduates enjoy an exceptional pass rate in the national registration exam.

Career prospects for pharmacists are excellent. In many areas of the UK, including East Anglia, there is a shortage of pharmacists. There will be many excellent employment opportunities in community, primary care, hospital and industrial pharmacy for students graduating with a UEA MPharm.

Throughout the MPharm course, students will have the opportunity to assess where their professional interests lie and to establish links with practices where they might hope for future employment. MPharm students will be given every opportunity to develop their own areas of interest and expertise as well as covering the core requirements. Pharmacists can expect to command competitive salaries and there are excellent opportunities for career progression.

Course Profile

The MPharm is a four year programme. Students also undertake a research project in their final year, providing them with the opportunity to gain greater insight into a particular subject area, and hone effective investigative skills.

Examples of areas of study for the research projects include:

• Novel drug delivery systems
• Tissue culture methods
• Synthesis of new drugs for the treatment of neurological diseases
• Development of medicines policy for patients in residential care

Teaching Programme:

• Research-led teaching, ensuring that students are aware of current scientific advances in medicine.
• Professional placements in community, hospital and industry starting in the first year
• Interdisciplinary learning: undertaking patient focussed workshops working with students from nursing, physiotherapy, medicine and occupational therapy.
• Modern teaching methods such as problem based learning, reflective practice, and computer aided learning as well as pharmaceutical care planning, communication and consultation skills.
• Innovative assessment methods including portfolio based assessment and objective clinical pharmacy examinations.
• Joint therapeutics teaching with medical students in a simulated hospital environment.

We believe that UEA offers students a unique and exciting learning experience.

Here are some of the reasons we think Pharmacy at UEA is special:

• The course is new and has been specifically designed to reflect recent developments in pharmaceutical science and changes in practice
• We offer our students a friendly supportive environment in a growing progressive school
• We believe that our teaching of the integration between science and the practice of pharmacy is unique
• Our laboratories, dispensary and computer facilities have all been recently refurbished offering our students top rate facilities.
• We have a professional teaching team who are on the 'cutting edge' in areas of research, health care and teaching.

Course Organiser:Dr. James Desborough

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Entry Requirements A Level: AAB (to include A level Chemistry and one other science from Biology, Mathematics or Physics) International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall (incl 3 HL subjects at grade 6, to inc HL Chemistry & one other HL science) Scottish Highers: AAABB Scottish Advanced Highers: AAB Irish Leaving Certificate: AAAABB Access Course: Validated Access courses will be considered - contact institution directly for more information European Baccalaureate: 80% overall Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 88 overall (minimum 18 in the Listening and Writing components; 19 in the Reading component; and 21 in the Speaking component)
• PTE: 62 overall with minimum 55 in all components

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Interviews

Applicants submitting UCAS applications that include a good personal statement and academic reference will be asked to attend a selection interview at the University (A level applicants will be expected to have predicted grades of BBB from relevant A level subjects). Selection interviews are normally quite informal and generally cover topics such as your current studies, reasons for choosing the course and your personal interests and extra-curricular activities.

Applicants with Access or BTEC qualifications will be invited to attend a selection interview. If successful they will also be asked to complete a chemistry test at the University in Summer 2013. Information concerning the content of the chemistry test will be made available to such applicants.

Gap Year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year, believing that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to take a gap year.

Special Entry Requirements

A level in Chemistry and one other science (from Biology, Physics, Mathematics) or equivalent.

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Intakes

The School's annual intake is in September of each year.

Alternative Qualifications

We encourage you to apply if you have alternative qualifications equivalent to our stated entry requirement. Please contact us for further information.

GCSE Offer

Students are required to have Mathematics at Grade B and English Language at Grade C or above at GCSE Level.

Since our first year of new graduates in 2007, and the subsequent years to date (2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011) the School has achieved the top position in the National students Survey in our category.

We are also ranked very highly in all of the main University league tables for Schools of Pharmacy: we are the highest ranked School of Pharmacy in the Guardian University Guide (2013) and 3rd highest in The Complete University Guide (2013).

The UEA MPharm course, which admitted its first students in 2003, has been specifically designed to meet the needs of pharmacists in practice and reflects UEA’s close links with the local hospital, primary care and community pharmacists and the pharmacy industry.

The MPharm programme is taught by a dedicated team of academic staff including a high proportion of registered pharmacists and teaching practitioners. Practising pharmacists from the local area are also involved in teaching and providing placements.

The exciting and innovative MPharm teaching programme includes:

• Research-led teaching, ensuring that students are aware of current scientific advances in medicines
• Professional placements in community, hospitals, industry and general practice starting in the first year
• Inter-professional learning: undertaking patient-focussed workshops with nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and occupational therapy students
• Modern teaching methods such as problem based learning, reflective practice, and computer aided learning, case studies and care planning
• Innovative assessment methods including portfolio based assessment and objective clinical pharmacy examinations

We believe that UEA offers students a unique and exciting learning experience.

Here are some of the reasons we think Pharmacy at UEA is special:

• The course is new and has been specifically tailored to reflect recent developments in pharmaceutical science and changes in practiceWe offer our students a friendly supportive environment in a growing, progressive school
• We believe that our teaching methods, which fully integrate science and the practice of pharmacy, are unique
• Our laboratories, dispensary and computing facilities have all recently been refurbished offering our students top rate facilities
• We have a professional teaching team who are on the ‘cutting edge’ in areas of research, health care and teaching

UniStats Information Fees and Funding Undergraduate University Fees

We are committed to ensuring that Tuition Fees do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. Full time UK/EU students starting an undergraduate degree course in 2013 will be charged a tuition fee of £9,000. The level of fee may be subject to yearly increases. Full time International students starting an undergraduate degree course in 2013 will be charged a tuition fee of £14,400. The level of fee may be subject to yearly increases.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Home/EU - The University of East Anglia offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships. To check if you are eligible please visit http://www.uea.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/finance/university-financial-support

International Students -

The Pharmacy course has 7 £1,000 year one scholarships available for 2013 entry. The Scholarship deadline is 15th January 2013. Please contact the Admissions office at pha.ug.admiss@uea.ac.uk for more information.

The University offers around £1 million of Scholarships each year to support International students in their studies. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study. Our University international pages gives you more details about preparation for studying with us, including Fees and Funding http://www.uea.ac.uk/international