Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year, MPharm (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year at Swansea University prepares students for careers as registered pharmacists. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary education, recognizing the role of pharmacists as key members of healthcare teams. It consists of four years of study, including a Preparatory (Foundation) Year, and employs a variety of teaching methods to develop students' scientific knowledge, patient-centered learning, and professional skills. Graduates are qualified to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year degree at Swansea University prepares students for careers as registered pharmacists. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary education, recognizing the role of pharmacists as key members of healthcare teams.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Provide a solid foundation in scientific knowledge and patient-centered learning.
- Develop students' understanding of the role of pharmacists as professionals.
- Equip students with the skills and competencies required for various responsibilities in pharmacy.
Program Description:
The program consists of four years of study, including a Preparatory (Foundation) Year.
Year 0 (Level 3):
- Focuses on foundational scientific knowledge, patient-centered learning, and the role of pharmacists as professionals.
Year 1 (Level 4):
- Introduces core concepts in pharmacy, including drugs and medicines, patient care, and the practice of pharmacy.
Year 2 (Level 5):
- Emphasizes patient-centered learning and develops students' professional skills.
Year 3 (Level 6):
- Includes a research project and further exploration of patient-centered learning.
Year 4 (Level 7):
- Focuses on advanced practice and management, preparing students for their future careers as pharmacists.
Assessment:
Assessment methods include case-based learning, workshops, laboratory classes, experiential learning, lectures, and an independently-led research project.
Teaching:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including case-based learning, workshops, laboratory classes, experiential learning, lectures, and an independently-led research project.
Careers:
Graduates are qualified to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, primary care, the pharmaceutical industry, and academia.
Employability:
Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) provides support for career development, including workshops, employer talks, and access to job opportunities.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 20,600 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 21,650 Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government. Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.
