Study a pharmacy degree in the heart of London. Pharmacy is the practical application of the study of the science of medicines. Pharmacists have to be experts on the discovery, development, manufacture and supply of medicines and are an important part of the healthcare team.
KEY BENEFITS
- Europe's largest centre for medical and professional healthcare education.
- Only university to host six Medical Research Council centres.
- Teaching by internationally renowned scientists and researchers.
- Contemporary approach based on our history of pioneering discoveries – including our part in finding the structure of DNA.
- Career opportunities through international exchanges and working in industry.
- One of the UK's best graduate employment rates.
UCAS code
B230
Programme type
Single honours
Duration
Four years
Location
Waterloo Campus
Year of entry 2012
Offered by
School of Biomedical Sciences
Department of Pharmacy
Closing date
Please refer to the
UCAS website for application deadline dates, or contact the relevant Admissions Office for further advice
Fees & funding
For information on fees and funding for undergraduate programmes at King's go to
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ug/funding/ CONTACTS
Address
King’s College London
150 Stamford Street
London SE1 9NH
Email
Tel
020 7848 6511
Fax
020 7848 6510
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The MPharm programme commences with a two-week introductory Pharmacy Orientation Module which reviews and develops essential knowledge and practical skills as a preliminary to the integrated programme comprising:
Principles of Pharmacy
A two-semester course, which covers four Principles of Pharmacy modules and one professional module.
Pharmacy & Therapeutics
A four semester course spanning the second and third years which provides integrated learning across the pharmaceutical and scientific disciplines by consideration of six therapeutic themes, two non-therapeutics themes.
Pharmacy into Practice
The final year course is taught at graduate level. All students undertake a research project and the therapeutic use of medicines is taught through case studies and hospital ward rounds. Students also choose one elective course which reflects their interest in specialised aspects of pharmacy and one module, Emerging Therapeutics & Modern Medicine, that allows students to self-select subjects of interest. A preparation for practice course allows the latest developments in the practice of pharmacy to be covered before completing the MPharm programme.
ABOUT THE Department of Pharmacy
CAREERS
Successful completion of the MPharm degree allows the student to apply for entry to a 12-month pre-registration training period in community, hospital or industrial settings or a combination of these. At the end of this recognised training period you will need to pass a professional competency examination under the auspices of the GPhC, prior to registration as a pharmacist. The vocational nature of the degree, combined with the permanent demand for qualified healthcare professionals both in the UK and abroad, means that there is nearly full graduate employment for all MPharm graduates.
The career and salary prospects are attractive, as are the opportunities for part-time and locum work. Almost all pharmacy graduates undertake the year’s pre-registration training; the majority in community practice (60 per cent) or hospitals (about 20 per cent), with the remainder employed in industry or postgraduate studies. There are opportunities at King’s and other academic institutions to continue your studies at postgraduate level, if you are interested in a career in research.
TEACHING STYLE
King’s MPharm programme has been designed to integrate the teaching of fundamental science with the practice of pharmacy, with interdisciplinary teaching from other departments (predominantly Pharmacology & Therapeutics and Physiology) and outside experts from industry and hospital pharmacies.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
Some of the unique features are the professional modules that run throughout all four years of the degree, starting with a two-week overview of pharmacy as a profession. These modules also seek to develop your transferable skills from the outset. The first-year continues with two-semester modules which cover the principles of pharmaceutical science and practice.
Years two and three form a four-semester theme of pharmacy and therapeutics. The aim is to provide integrated teaching across the pharmaceutical and scientific disciplines, with six therapeutic themes (Endocrine System & Cancer, Nervous System, Respiratory & Musculoskeletal Systems, Infection & Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Cardiovascular & Renal Systems, Gastrointestinal System & Skin), two non-therapeutic modules (Formulation & Analysis of Drugs and Medicines Discovery & Development), which train students in the disciplines of pharmaceutics, analysis and medicine design, and one professional module which includes law and ethics, all fundamental to the profession of pharmacy.
In the final year, modules are arranged around the theme of Pharmacy into Practice. You may choose from a range of specialist elective modules (eg Chemical Mediators & Disease, Drug Delivery & Industrial Pharmacy, Drug Toxicity, Emerging Therapeutics & Modern Medicine, Applied Clinical Practice), and you must complete a research project and the Preparation for Practice module. Successful students are awarded the MPharm degree which allows you to apply for a pre-registration place. You must complete a four-year degree and successfully pass the pre-registration training before you can register and practise as a pharmacist in the UK.
LOCATION
The Department of Pharmacy is located on one floor of the purpose-designed Franklin-Wilkins Building at the Waterloo Campus, which includes an extensive library and easy computer access. Our Drug Control Centre is the only World Anti-Doping Agency accredited laboratory in the UK and is playing a key role in the 2012 Olympics anti-doping screening programme. King’s also incorporates three major teaching hospitals (Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’) that provide a unique training resource for our students.
Currently, students study the following modules shown below. King's reviews its modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative and exciting programmes and this list is therefore subject to change. Please check here for updates, or contact the School/department for further advice.
YEAR 1
Principles of Pharmacy
YEAR 1 CORE
Pharmacy Orientation
Biochemical Basis of Therapeutics
Pharmacy Practice & Biopharmacy
Physical Pharmaceutics
Chemistry of Drugs
YEAR 2
Pharmacy & Therapeutics
YEAR 2 CORE
Formulation & Analysis of Drugs
The Nervous System
Cardiovascular & Renal Systems
Respiratory & Musculoskeletal Systems
YEAR 3
Pharmacy & Therapeutics
YEAR 3 CORE
Infections & Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Medicines Discovery & Development
Endocrine System & Cancer
Gastrointestinal Systems & Skin
Professional Examinations
YEAR 4
Pharmacy into Practice
YEAR 4 CORE
Preparation for Practice
Research Project
YEAR 4 OPTIONS
Chemical Mediators & Disease
Drug Delivery & Industrial Pharmacy
Drug Toxicity
Emerging Therapeutics & Modern Medicine
Applied Clinical Practice
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Australia
Tertiary Entrance Ranking
96+ ATAR, or an OP of band 3 for Queensland including Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Austria
Reifezeugnis (Matura)
Reifezeugnis with 1 including 1 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Belgium
Certificat D
Certificat D’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur/Diplma van Secundair Onderwijs with 8/10 or 17/20 including 8 or 17 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Brazil
Brazil
Leaving CertifHigh School icate (Certificado de Ensino Médio) with 8 OR B OR Muito Bom PLUS at least one year of Bacharel/Licenciado at a Brazilian University with a GPA of at least 8.0 OR the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of AAB. Including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Bulgaria
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie with the majority of subject marks of 5.5 including 5.5 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Canada
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma
High School Certificate/Diploma with 85% OR Ontario University Preparatory Course with 85% at five grade 12 4U subjects including Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level
Chile
Chile
Licencia de Educación Media with 6 PLUS at least one year of the Licenciatura at a Chilean university with a mark of 5 OR the Kings College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of AAB. Including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
China
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
University Entrance Examination including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university with at least 80%
Cyprus
Apolytirion
Apolytirion (School Leaving Certificate) with 18 including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths plus at least an additional foundation/Access year
Czech Republic
Maturita
Maturita with 1 including 1 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Denmark
Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Studentereksamen or Højere Forberedelseseksamen with 10 including 10 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with majority marks of 5, (including 5 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths) and an attestation of success in the state entry examinations (Riigieksamitunnistus)
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
Ylioppilastutkinto with 6 including 6 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
France
Baccalaureat (including the option internationale baccalaureat)
The Baccalaureat with 13/20 overall and 13 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Germany
Abitur
Abitur with 1.5 overall including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Ghana
School Leaving Certificate
the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 international Cambridge-board A levels at AAB including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Greece
Apolytirion
Apolytirion with 18 including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Hungary
Erettsegi
Erettsegi with 5 including 5 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
India
School Leaving Certificate
School Leaving Certificate with 85% overall OR School Leaving Certificate with 75% including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths with at least a foundation/Access year or year of undergraduate study at an Indian univeristy.
Iran
School Leaving Certificate
Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) OR the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) with 16 OR 3 Cambridge A levels at AAB. All including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate
A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1 at Higher level including Chemistry, Biology and Maths
Italy
Esame di Stato
Esame di Stato with 90 including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Japan
School Leaving Certificate
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) PLUS 3 Cambridge Board International A-levels at ABB OR an Associate degree or Diploma from a Junior College (Jun-Gakushi) with a GPA of 3.3 or B+ or 4 OR a foundation year. Including Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with 8 including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths, with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Latvian university
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Brandos Atestatas with 90 including Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths, with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Lithuanian university
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin D
Diplome de Fin D’Etudes Secondaires with Tres bien including Tres bien in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Malta
Matriculation Certificate - Advanced level
Matriculation Certificate with AAB including Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Mexico
Mexico
The Bachillerato with a mark of 8 PLUS the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR at least one year of the Licenciado study with an overall average mark of at least 8/10 OR A-levels with grades of ABB. Including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Moldova
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 9 including 9 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
VWO with 7.5 including 7.5 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
the NCEA level 3 with E in the majority of standards/modules in four subjects,including Excellent in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Nigeria
School Leaving Certificate
The Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) OR the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAB, including Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Norway
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering grade 5 including 5 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
High School Certificate with A including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths, with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university
Poland
Matura
Matura with 80% in extended level subjects including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 18 including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Romania
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 8 including 8 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii with 5 including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths, with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Russian university
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
College of Technology Diploma OR Higher Technical Institute Diploma OR Junior Health College Diploma OR Undergraduate Diploma with 85% OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAB. All including Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Slovakia
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 2 including 2 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Maturitetno Spricevalo with 5 including 5 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
South Africa
South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement
The National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement with AAABB including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller
Titulo de Bachiller with 8 overall including 8 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Sweden
Fullständigt Slutbetyg (School Leaving Certificate)
Fullstandigt Slutbeytg with MVG including MVG in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate
Federal Maturity Certificate with an overall mark of 5 including 5 in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Lise Diplomasi with an overall mark of 4 including high marks in Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university
United Kingdom
3 A levels & 1 AS level
AAB/pass
2 A levels & 3 AS level
AA/BBpass
Compulsory subjects
AAB at A level, including Chemistry, and one subject from Biology, Maths and Physics, plus 5 GCSE grades at B or above, including English Language, Maths, Chemistry and Biology (or double science), or equivalent of these grades if another qualification has been taken
12 unit A level in vocational subjects
Grade AA plus B at A–level basic science and pass at AS–level in any subject
General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy
Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer
Access
Access to Science (or similar) Diploma with the maximum award of 60 credits overall and 45 at level three. A majority of Distinctions at Level 3 will be required. Supplementary information and achievement eg percentage mark/scores for certain credits/subjects will be required. GCSE requirements must also be met by Access applicants.
Cambridge Pre-U
3 Pre-U Principal Subjects with grades of D3 D3 M2 including Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Maths and Physics
BTEC
DDM required plus A-Level in Chemistry, grade B
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
A2 A2 A2 B3 B3 including Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Maths and Physics
International Baccalaureate
36 points including HL6 Chemistry and HL6 in one other science from Maths, Physics, Biology
European Baccalaureate
80% in Chemistry
USA
Advanced Placement Tests and/or SAT/ACT (SAT/ACT acceptable only where stipulated)
Three AP subjects with 554 including Chemistry PLUS another science or Maths
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Aptitude testing
No test required
NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Scholastic activities
We hope to attract applicants who participate in any scholastic activity, e.g. general reading, debating, theological interests etc.
Community activities
We hope to attract applicants who have participated in school, college or community life, making the most of the opportunities available to them and also demonstrated some experience of society beyond their immediate environment.
General activities/interests
We hope to attract applicants who have varied extra-curricular interests and enjoy active participation in areas such as sport, music and the arts in general. Any participation is valued and any achievement in extra-curricula activities will be particularly recognised. King’s aspires to attract applicants who will continue with their personal interests and contribute to the vitality of the College community.
Interviewing
Are interviews offered? Yes
Are all applicants interviewed? Not all applicants are interviewed, only candidates shortlisted on the basis of their UCAS form. Some shortlisted overseas applicants may not be interviewed.
Are all those made an offer interviewed? No. Some admissions decisions are made on the basis of information provided on the UCAS form.
What form does it take? Interviews last approximately 25-30 minutes and are Chaired by one member of academic staff and one other member of staff.
What is considered at interview? Using the personal statement and the short written assessment undertaken prior to the interview as the basis, the interview will explore the applicant's insight and aptitude for Pharmacy. We are looking for applicants with an enthusiasm for the subject and with good communication skills.
If you are interested in coming to King’s, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and apply online via the UCAS website (click on 'apply'). If you are applying through a school or college, you will need to obtain a 'buzzword' from the centre you are applying through. Alternatively, you can apply as an individual, independent of a school or college. Please see the UCAS website for instructions. The UCAS institution code name for King’s is KCL, and the institution code is K60.
There are a few programmes which require direct application to King's, this will be stated above
We are looking for students with a firm commitment both to study the subject of pharmacy and the pharmacy profession. Work experience is preferred but not essential. Applicants will be interviewed between December and March. Students attending interviews will be able to take part in a campus tour and meet with current MPharm students. Students offered a place are invited to a post-offer Open Day to see our facilities and meet current staff and students.