Pharmacy Master of Pharmacy (with Honours) - MPharm (H)

A Brighton Pharmacy degree builds skills in prescribing, clinical decision-making and medicines management to prepare you for all areas of the profession, including community, hospital and industrial pharmacy.

At Brighton you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This degree is taught through a series of case studies that help you apply what you learn to real-life situations. This is combined with clinical training and extensive placement experience in community, hospital and primary care settings. Our inclusive approach means we’ll help you play to your strengths and develop the skills to make a difference.

Brighton graduates progress into careers in community and hospital pharmacy, industry, academia and research.

Top reasons to choose this course
• Study a degree professionally accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), preparing you for the foundation training year required to become a qualified pharmacist.



• Our pharmacy courses are ranked 3rd in the UK overall and 5th in the UK for career prospects — Guardian University Guide 2025.



- 1st in UK for graduate earnings in pharmacy, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2024.


• Gain real experience throughout the course with12 weeks of clinical placements in community pharmacies, GP surgeries, mental health trusts and secondary and tertiary care sectors.



• Specialist facilities including patient simulators, an image analysis suite with atomic force microscope and a genomics/proteomics facility.



• Access funded opportunities such as the Brighton Student Research Experience Scheme (SRES).



• Guaranteed interview scheme with Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).



• Contribute to research in areas such as drug delivery, cancer treatment, neuroscience and biomedical science.



- 100% of our research impact in allied health professions, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy is rated ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ – Research Excellence Framework 2021.


Why Brighton is a great place to study Pharmacy
Brighton & Hove is a thriving health and research hub, and the university has strong links to local hospitals, GP practices and community pharmacies. The city’s collaborative healthcare networks give you excellent opportunities to apply your knowledge directly in practice and prepare you for your future career.