List of pharmacy schools in the United Kingdom

List of Pharmacy Schools in the United Kingdom provides an overview of institutions that offer pharmacy education in the United Kingdom. Pharmacy education in the UK is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed to become a pharmacist. This involves a combination of theoretical study and practical experience, culminating in a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree, which is a prerequisite for registration and practice as a pharmacist in the UK.

Pharmacy Education in the UK[edit | edit source]

Pharmacy education in the UK typically takes four years to complete, leading to an MPharm degree, which is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Following the completion of the degree, graduates must undertake a further year of pre-registration training and pass the GPhC registration assessment to qualify as a pharmacist.

List of Pharmacy Schools[edit | edit source]

Below is a list of universities in the United Kingdom that offer pharmacy programs accredited by the GPhC.

England[edit | edit source]

University of Bath - Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
University of Birmingham - School of Pharmacy
University of Bradford - School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
University of Brighton - School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
University of Central Lancashire - School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
De Montfort University - Leicester School of Pharmacy
Durham University - School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health (Note: Pharmacy education moved to Newcastle University in 2017)
University of East Anglia - School of Pharmacy
University of Huddersfield - Department of Pharmacy
King's College London - Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
University of Manchester - School of Health Sciences, Division of Pharmacy & Optometry
University of Nottingham - School of Pharmacy
University of Portsmouth - School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
University of Reading - School of Pharmacy
University of Sunderland - School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Scotland[edit | edit source]

University of Strathclyde - Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
Robert Gordon University - School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
University of Glasgow - School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing (Pharmacy Section)
University of Aberdeen - School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (Pharmacy Section)

Wales[edit | edit source]

Cardiff University - School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Northern Ireland[edit | edit source]

Queen's University Belfast - School of Pharmacy

Choosing a Pharmacy School[edit | edit source]

When choosing a pharmacy school, prospective students should consider factors such as the curriculum, faculty expertise, research opportunities, facilities, and the support services available for students. It is also important to consider the location and the overall university environment to ensure it aligns with personal and professional goals.

Career Prospects[edit | edit source]

Graduates of pharmacy schools in the UK have a wide range of career options available to them, including community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, academia, research, and roles within the pharmaceutical industry. The demand for pharmacists remains high, making pharmacy a rewarding and secure career choice.

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