Programme Overview

Pharmacy is the study of all aspects of drugs, both natural and synthetic in origin, including their chemistry, their uses in medicines, and how they work within the body. There are four main areas of study within the Pharmacy degree - pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry; formulation design; drug action in the body and the practice of pharmacy. In addition, the programme also incorporates contributions from foundation science subjects including anatomy, biochemistry, molecular biology and clinical microbiology. These sciences complement the professional pharmacy subjects.

Is this the right programme for you?

Pharmacists work in a variety of settings - community pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and within the pharmaceutical industry to name just a few. Some of these would require you to have good inter-personal skills. As much of the course is scientifically led, a strong interest in this area will be important and will make your four years of study more enjoyable.