MPharm

Pharmacy

Learn more about studying Pharmacy as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    Blended learning
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    22,575GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #395

Program overview

What Aston University says about their program:

Pharmacy MPharm is a programme offered at Aston University. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Aston University, Pharmacy MPharm is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on Pharmacy MPharm benefit from the wider learning environment at Aston University, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

  • A levels

    ABB

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

    32

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

  • An official academic transcript (verified predicted grades if currently studying) must be included in your UCAS application

Essays and statements

  • A completed personal statement must be included in your UCAS application

Recommendations

  • A satisfactory academic reference must be provided from the institution you have studied/been studying your degree

Scholarships at Aston University

  • Ferguson Scholarship

    Official page

    Full-tuition scholarship with a living-cost contribution for eligible students from Africa and India entering specified Aston programmes.

  • Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

    Official page

    Aston's most prestigious international scholarship, available to undergraduate and postgraduate students who can show exceptional academic results and broader achievement.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Aston University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Aston University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

Undergraduate Pathway

- IELTS 5.5 (at least 5.0 in all skills): 2 terms - £15,780 - IELTS 5.0 (at least 4.5 in all skills): 2.5 terms - £17,970 - IELTS 4.5 (at least 4.0 in all skills): 3 terms - £17,970 - IELTS 4.0 (at least 4.0 in all skills): 3.5 terms - £20,960

Graduate Pathway

- IELTS 5.5 (at least 5.0 in all skills): 2 terms - £18,710 - IELTS 5.0 (at least 5.0 in all skills): 2.5 terms - £20,475 - IELTS 5.0 (at least 4.5 in all skills): 3 terms - £20,475 - IELTS 4.5 (at least 4.5 in all skills): 3.5 terms - £23,880 - IELTS 4.5 (at least 4.0 in all skills): 4 terms - £26,320
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What is the cost of living near Aston University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£933
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£717
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£153
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£32
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£16· Birmingham average
Monthly public transport pass£69
Monthly grocery basket£131
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£11
Gym membership£26

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Aston University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Aston University.

UK student visa requirements