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There has never been a more exciting time to study and enter the profession of pharmacy. Recent changes in the profession have seen pharmacists become more actively involved in the healthcare of the public and move further away from the traditional role of dispensing medicines. Pharmacists are now able to recommend more medicines over the counter, prescribe medicines and manage many chronic conditions. The profession is constantly taking on new roles and expanding the opportunities available to registered pharmacists.
Although many pharmacy students who graduate choose a career in either community (high street Pharmacy) or hospital pharmacy, the unique fusion of scientific and professional knowledge and skills gained as an undergraduate makes the MPharm a very flexible degree and may open many other career pathways. The pharmaceutical industry, working in doctors practices and careers in journalism, in addition to research or a career in academia are just a few of the areas you may find yourself within the speciality of pharmacy. If you start down one career pathway and then decide to pursue another, then other branches are an easy side-step to a different career and new challenges.
For further information about careers in pharmacy please see the RPSGB Careers in Pharmacy website
An application to pharmacy is not just an application to a study a degree but also an application to eventually join the profession of pharmacy, where professional attitudes, values and skills are extremely important. As the role of the pharmacist has developed the primary concern remains the welfare of patients.
Traditionally, the criteria for entry to study pharmacy were to be academically good at science and mathematics. In this new and exciting era for pharmacy we want students who will:
If these three criteria apply to you then pharmacy is the right choice.
At Huddersfield we are looking for students who have the following characteristics:
Caring: irrespective of which branch of pharmacy you eventually want to practice in whether it is community or industry, your overriding concern should be for the patient. Do you know what being a pharmacist entails? Do you demonstrate enthusiasm to become a pharmacist?
Consistent: your grades will show your academic ability but think of telling us about situations where you have demonstrated other attributes such as communication & team working skills; this does not have to be in a pharmacy context. What are your other interests outside of academic life?
Potential students should also demonstrate professional attitudes and values which we can further develop them into those expected and required of as a healthcare professional. Can you demonstrate values such as attention to detail and wanting to do the best you can? Do you look professional when the situation demands, e.g. at an interview? Can you reflect on yourself and performance and identify strengths and weaknesses?
All of these will be taken into consideration when we review your application and at attendance at the selection day for an interview.
"I feel very proud to be on the MPharm course at Huddersfield. The other Universities I visited just didn't even compare."
"The pharmacy course has been an inspiration to me."
"I am very proud to say I am a trainee pharmacist and it definitely is not just dispensing."
"The Admissions Tutor and Course Leader were the first people in my time in education to have any faith in me and make me feel that I could achieve something"