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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Pharmacy course at De Montfort University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A minimum of 120 points from 3 A-levels or equivalent , including Chemistry or Biology at grade B and at least one of the following at grade B or above: Biology, Maths, Physics or Psychology (General Studies is not accepted). The third subject may be in a non-science subject.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,300 per year |
| International | £17,300 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B230
Here's what De Montfort University says about its Pharmacy course.
Pharmacists are essential members of the healthcare team, ensuring the safe, effective, and ethical use of medications. As a pharmacist, you’ll advise patients and the public on how to use medicines safely, monitor for side effects, and support the management of both acute and long-term health conditions.
Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), our course offers the professional, clinical, and practical skills you need to succeed as a pharmacist. With hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art facilities, including clinical simulation suites and a hospital ward, you'll be fully prepared for your Foundation Training Year and a career as a registered pharmacist and independent prescriber.
Placements are a mandatory part of the course, giving you valuable hands-on experience in diverse pharmacy settings. You'll apply your knowledge in real-world situations under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Key features
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Over 120 years of expertise: Learn from a proud legacy within the renowned Leicester School of Pharmacy, combining decades of experience with innovative, forward-thinking teaching.
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GPhC accredited: Our course meets the rigorous standards of the General Pharmaceutical Council, ensuring you're eligible to progress to your Foundation Training Year and register as a qualified pharmacist in the UK.
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Integrated placements: Gain real-world experience in community pharmacies, GP practices, and hospitals, developing clinical and consultation skills to prepare for independent prescribing.
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Specialist facilities: Hone your skills in purpose-built simulation suites, counselling rooms, and with AI software in safe, realistic environments.
Interprofessional education (IPE): Collaborate with students across health disciplines to develop teamwork skills aligned with modern, integrated healthcare practice.
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Career-ready graduates: Join the UK’s third-largest healthcare profession, with graduates thriving in roles across the NHS, hospitals, GP practices, and global pharmaceutical companies like Boots, Apple Gate, and Lloyds Pharmacies.
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Global insights: DMU Global has taken students to Dubai, New York, and Amsterdam to explore international healthcare systems and medicinal practices.
Source: De Montfort University
Course details
Qualification
Master of Pharmacy (with Honours) - MPharm (H)
Department
Health and Life Sciences
Location
Leicester Campus | Leicester
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Pharmacy
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
YEAR ONE: Introduction to Pharmacy and the Patient – Professional Portfolio Integrated Science for Pharmacy The Patient: Sensory and Topical Body Systems Quality medicines: Design, Development and Analysis The Patient: Internal body systems
SECOND YEAR: Introduction to co-morbidities and person centred-care – Professional portfolio The immune response: Infection and inflammation Introduction to cardiovascular disease and respiratory systems Infectious and inflammatory conditions and their management Ischaemic cardiovascular disease, hepatic and renal
THIRD YEAR: Personalised medicines and the complex patient - Professional portfolio The patient: The Central Nervous System Biomarkers and biopharmaceuticals The patient: The endocrine system Precision medicine and cancer therapy
FOURTH YEAR: Future pharmacist: Healthcare professional and expert in medicines – Professional portfolio Future pharmacist: Research skills for the pharmacist The patient: Advanced clinical consultation skills (prescribing) Future pharmacist: Leadership and management skills and behaviours The patient: Advanced clinical skills, expert in practise (prescribing)
How you will be assessed
Teaching methods include: lectures, tutorials, laboratory and clinical work, problem solving workshops, group work and placement visits. You will have approximately 16 hours of taught sessions each week, supported by at least 20 hours of independent study. Assessment methods include: examinations and coursework, problem solving, critical assessment of pharmaceutical data and objective structured clinical examinations.
De Montfort University reviews
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It was Covid, so not really the univeristies' fault. But Leicester made me feel unsafe all the time. It was not uncommon to see loud arguments and fights in public placements or be repeatedly harassed and followed for money in the street. Catcalling was so commonplace no women I knew walked alone.
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Cost of living in leicester is relatively cheap. I was charged full fees despite effectively being on placement during my final year.
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I accessed autism support, faculty placement services and received some specific support from lecturers which was all of a high standard
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Facilities were excellent, computer labs well equipped, would've just been nice to get our subject-specific software on library computers as well as our dedicated studios.
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There was more they could've done - particularly with some niche subject-specific knowledge - but given the resources they did have and the existing knowledge of the staff, they did a great job.
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De Montfort has a great campus and good student support services. I felt like the quality of teaching on my course was of a good standard. Leicester as a city often feels unsafe when alone.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from De Montfort University students who took the Pharmacy course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
80%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
69%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
61%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
64%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
56%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
55%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
53%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
med
Academic support
79%
med
Academic support
79%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
77%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
56%
low
How well organised is your course?
44%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
61%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
52%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
69%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
81%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
74%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
62%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
63%
low
Student information
See who's studying at De Montfort University. These students are taking Pharmacy or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about De Montfort University graduates who took Pharmacy - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
78%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
78%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Nursing Professionals
14%
Other Health Professionals
6%
Sales occupations
6%
Therapy professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from De Montfort University graduates who took Pharmacy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£29.4k
Third year after graduation
£35k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Pharmacy.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about De Montfort University on The Student Room.
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