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Our MPharm program prepares you with essential knowledge, skills, and practical experience to launch your pharmacy career. Recognized globally for excellence in education and research, Cardiff University's School of Pharmacy ranks among the UK's finest. Modern pharmacists go beyond medication expertise—they actively enhance patient health, with many now authorized to prescribe treatments independently. We take pride in shaping future pharmacists, continuously adapting our curriculum to reflect the profession's dynamic evolution. Our ultimate goal is to equip graduates for successful careers filled with diverse opportunities. This four-year internationally accredited program covers drug discovery, chemical properties, pharmacology, and clinical applications. You'll examine how medications interact with disease processes and learn about patient care within healthcare teams. Our distinguished faculty—including leading researchers and practicing pharmacists—delivers this education. Notably, our school achieved top national rankings in the latest Research Excellence Framework, reflecting our innovative research. Your studies will include interdisciplinary learning with other healthcare students and practical placements across various settings—from community pharmacies to hospitals and specialized care facilities. These real-world experiences place you at the forefront of healthcare delivery. **Accreditation:** General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) **Career Opportunities** Pharmacy offers diverse career paths in hospitals, primary care, community settings (including GP practices), research, or global pharmaceutical industries. Many pharmacists now independently prescribe medications, positioning them as vital healthcare providers. Our MPharm program provides the foundation for your pharmacy journey. After graduation, you'll complete a pre-registration training year before taking the GPhC assessment to qualify as a pharmacist. Our alumni hold prominent roles in NHS and international hospitals, major pharmacy chains (Boots UK, Lloyds Pharmacy, Well Pharmacy), scientific enterprises, and industry. Others pursue specialized careers in veterinary pharmacy, military pharmacy, or regulatory affairs. **Career Paths Include:** - Hospital Pharmacist - Community Pharmacist - Primary Care Pharmacist - Industrial Pharmacist - Academic Pharmacist **Graduate Roles:** Clinical Pharmacist (community/GP/primary care), Researcher, Pharmacy Manager, and more.
A level: AAB-ABB in two sciences. Must include one from Biology or Chemistry, and one from either Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.
International Baccalaureate: 34-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Biology or Chemistry, and grade 6 in HL Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. 
Baccalaureate Wales: From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3). This qualification will replace the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Baccalaureate). The qualification will continue to be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.
GCSE - Grade B or grade 6 in GCSE English Language. IELTS (academic) - At least 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all subskills. TOEFL iBT - At least 100 overall with a minimum of 22 in all subskills.