Course Summary
Course Category: Northern Ireland (HET) - Apply through UCAS
The MPharm programme is designed to provide academically challenging and vocationally relevant pharmacy education and training underpinned by appropriate science elements (pharmaceutical sciences) and appropriate professional practice skills (pharmacy practice, clinical skills, and patient care).
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points:
or
UCAS Grades: 6 Distinctions; 2 Merits
Leaving Cert entry requirements:
to include Chemistry and at least one other subject from Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Agricultural Science.__ __ Plus, a minimum of H6 in English and Maths or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points
The following table may help you calculating your Leaving cert grades into UCAS points:
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QQI / FET Links
Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
Community pharmacist | Hospital pharmacist | General practice pharmacist | Independent prescribers | Industrial pharmacist | Consultant Pharmacist | Academic pharmacist
