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Study Pharmacy – Your First Step to Becoming a UK Pharmacist

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Study the MPharm Pharmacy at the University of Suffolk, a future‑focused programme designed to prepare you for a rewarding global career in healthcare.

Why Study MPharm Pharmacy at Suffolk?

A modern, patient‑centred programme
You’ll learn the science and practice of pharmacy through innovative teaching, problem‑based learning, and real‑world clinical experience.

Exceptional academic support
Learn from PhD-qualified academics and experienced UK and international pharmacists who combine research excellence with real-world practice. With personalised guidance throughout your degree, you’ll feel supported, challenged and confident at every stage.

Career‑ready skills
Gain hands‑on experience with placements in community, hospital, and clinical settings starting in year 1. Build the skills needed to progress to the Foundation Training Year and qualify as a registered pharmacist.

Outstanding facilities
Train in our purpose-built specialist labs, mock dispensary and simulation facilities, designed to mirror real pharmacy practice.

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Introducing Pharmacy

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Why Suffolk

We are not just another university

The University of Suffolk is young and ambitious. We have absorbed the best traditions in higher education and aligned them with the modern world of employment and entrepreneurship. We’re committed to being distinctively more personal and supportive, we’re a community with students at the heart. We work together with you to share our knowledge, provide support and help you to make a difference.  

Our philosophy — we equip you to lead and succeed in a changing world.  

Our support — Our approach is personal; we support you through every stage of your learning journey.  

Our location — Our main campus in Ipswich is set on the beautiful Waterfront.  

Your individuality — We treat you as an individual. You’re a name, not a number.  

Your future — Employability is embedded in everything we do.  

We are proudly modern and innovative and we believe in transformative education. We are on the rise with a focus on student satisfaction, graduate prospects, spending on academic services and student facilities.

2nd

in the East of England for graduate prospects

(The Complete University Guide 2024)
3rd

for Postgraduate Study

(WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
5th

for career prospects in the UK

(Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)

Jessica Krishnan, Alumnus from India

What I love about Suffolk is the combination of the coast and the countryside, plus it’s not far from London and the airports.

Student Jessica Karen in Lecture Theatre

Destination Suffolk

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The Waterfront Marina
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James Hehir Building
A CGI image of what the new Pharmacy labs in the James Hehir Building will look like
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A CGI image of what the new Pharmacy labs at the University of Suffolk will look like
CGI image of what the new Pharmacy labs

This degree is provisionally accredited. The University of Suffolk is currently working towards full accreditation by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).  Our course is built around the latest GPhC education standards, and taught by academic and clinical staff passionate about making a difference. Read our report: MPharm Accreditation Report