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School of PharmacyThe School of Pharmacy scored 23/24 (Excellent) in the latest subject review of teaching quality Courses available: Useful Links
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How many places are available?We take up to 175 new undergraduates per year What are the employment prospects like?99% of our 2006 graduates found employment, or went on to further study, within six months of graduating* (see note below) * These statistics are derived from annually published data based on those UK domiciled graduates who are available for employment and further study and whose destinations are known. How do I find out more?Full course and syllabus details are available in a detailed booklet. Call 0800 073 1225 Contact DetailsAdmissions Tutors Admissions Secretary Tel: 01274 236294 |
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Special Features
Pharmacy is a science-based health profession concerned with medicines and their use in the treatment and prevention of disease. The aim of pharmacy education at Bradford is to educate and train healthcare professionals who have the knowledge and expertise to fulfil the new and exciting roles that are developing for pharmacists both in the NHS and beyond. The MPharm programme takes an integrated approach to learning across the curriculum. You will study the sources and design of drugs, the formulation into different dosage forms, the action of these drugs on the body and the therapeutic management of medicines in patients during a number of specially designed integrated modules. Undergraduate education at Bradford School of Pharmacy (BSP) is provided by enthusiastic, caring and approachable staff who are committed to ensuring that graduates are fully prepared for the many roles that pharmacists undertake. Registration as a pharmacist is conditional upon successful completion of a degree in pharmacy, one year of pre-registration training in an approved pharmacy, and passing an examination set by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB). Our five-year MPharm degree enables you to undertake that training in two six-month periods as part of the degree. This enables you to undertake your professional examination and hence register as a pharmacist immediately after graduation, providing you satisfy the conditions of the RPSGB. The performance of our students in the registration examination is exemplary, with results consistently above the national average Degree Courses Available
Our five-year MPharm includes two six-month periods of practical training during the third and fifth years. Before undertaking either period you are fully prepared for your pre-registration training by both the undergraduate curriculum and by specialist staff. For your part you will need to have made sound academic progress and to have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism. In the first year you concentrate on the pharmaceutical sciences, with introductory modules in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical microbiology, aseptics, and an in-depth study of the human body in health and disease. You are also introduced to dispensing in professional practice and self-development skills in the Introduction to the study of pharmacy module. The second and third years introduce more applied topics such as the formulation and manufacture of medicines, biochemistry and medicinal chemistry and the principles of drug action. In preparation for your first period of professional training, you study integrated modules, which cover the major body systems, the important diseases and the action of the medicines used to treat them. You study pharmacy law, professional ethics and practice, patient counselling and communication skills. You undertake your first period of training from February to the end of July in the third year. The fourth year is a full year of academic study, placing even greater emphasis on clinical, consultation and communication skills. Options enable you to choose both a science and practice-based pharmaceutical topic to study in greater depth. You will also carry out a project during this year of the programme. The second period of professional training, normally in a different branch of pharmacy from that of your first period, takes place from August to the end of January in the final year. During your final semester at the University you will study a module devoted to managing medicines in practice during which you will finalise your studies in professional and clinical pharmacy in preparation for your entry to the professional Register.
The University also offers a four-year MPharm degree for those students wanting to follow the traditional route to registration and undertake a one-year pre-registration training programme after graduation. The academic content of the four-year course is very similar to the five-year course, with the order of some modules interchanged. Modules specific to this course include fieldwork and visits to community practice, hospitals and GPs' surgeries. Professional trainingThe two pre-registration placements and the practice visits help you to apply the theory learnt at university to the cases of real patients, whilst bringing you into contact with healthcare professionals to improve your knowledge and confidence. Furthermore, cross-sector training in both community and hospital establishments is advisable for all pre-registration training for the RPSGB and is satisfied by the five-year programme. BSP aims to use placements that cater specifically for Bradford students and your progress is also monitored by an academic tutor. Geographically, pre-registration placements are spread throughout the country, and students may expect to live away from home and/or the Yorkshire region. How will I be assessed?Your degree award is based on a variety of assessments, which are designed to provide an accurate indication of your all-round ability. The types of assessment include traditional written examinations and assessed coursework alongside innovative assessments of professional practice and communication skills. What are the career prospects?Both degree courses have excellent graduate employment records with pharmacists entering all branches of pharmacy. About 60% of our graduates work in community practice, in pharmacies offering a range of professional and managerial opportunities. The role of the community pharmacist has evolved from being a supplier of medicines to that of healthcare adviser and consultant. Community pharmacists use their specialist knowledge about medicines to advise patients, GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure medicines are used effectively and appropriately. Increasingly, the pharmacist is playing a more pivotal role in the NHS, prescribing medicines, reviewing treatments and monitoring how patients take their medicines. A relatively high percentage of Bradford graduates enter hospital pharmacy. In addition to in- and out-patient dispensing, pharmacists play a crucial role as part of the clinical ward team who advise consultants, doctors and nurses on the safe and effective use of drugs. There are many specialist roles including medicines information and manufacturing. Most hospital pharmacists undertake postgraduate training and specialise in clinical areas such as cardiovascular or paediatric pharmacy. Application and AdmissionIf you are offering any combination of GCE A levels, Vocational A levels, AS levels, and Scottish Framework qualifications, our standard offer is:
For further and more detailed information on application and admission, including BTEC and other qualifications, please see the information here. 11 August 2008 |
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