MPharm Pharmacy

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Why open a new School of Pharmacy?

Greater patient focus Inter-professional learning Greater integration with practice

Professional Accreditation The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is

responsible for approving qualifications for pharmacists and accrediting education providers

New MPharm degree courses have provisional accreditation (Steps 3-6) until their first cohort of students graduate

University of Birmingham has been successful in achieving Step 3 of the accreditation process

See www.pharmacyregulation.org

GPhC – Accreditation Process2013

• First cohort of students

2014

• Step 4 accreditation visit

2015

• Step 5 accreditation visit

2016

• Step 6 accreditation visit

2017

• First graduates and full accreditation

The MPharm Curriculum

Entry to the UoB MPharm degree GCSE Maths Grade A, English Grade B (min.)

– AS Maths Grade C acceptable as alternative

Predicted grades at least ABB Typical offer AAA/AAB

– Chemistry – One other science (Biology, Maths, Physics)– Third subject from wide range

• NOT General Studies or Critical Thinking• NOT Maths and Further Maths

Ideal: Chemistry, Biology, Maths

Other Entry Requirements Satisfactory health declaration Evidence of appropriate immunisation Sign up to Code of Conduct for MPharm Students Satisfactory DBS check

Personal Statements Clear commitment to a career in pharmacy Detailed information about healthcare-related work

experience Potential for leadership and management Evidence of communication skills

Interviews

No offer made without interview

Candidates selected for interview on basis of: Achieved and predicted grades (GCSE, AS and A2)

Personal statement Referee’s comments

Scenario-based questions: professional situations ethical dilemma numeracy assessment

Typically 20 minutes, two interviewers

Benefits of the UoB MPharm

Exciting new curriculum to meet the needs of future pharmacists

Significant clinical and patient-facing teaching

Supported by fundamental pharmaceutical & medical science

Close working with other healthcare students in the classroom and workplace