A PHARMACY course that counts

Department of Pharmacy, Health and Well-being

Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Why study Pharmacy at Sunderland?

The course provides a thorough grounding taught using exceptional facilities including the most up-to-date equipment for pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, therapeutics and patient focused clinical skills using simulation technology in an integrated way.
O  ur pharmacy course is rated excellent by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) S  tudying pharmacy at the University of Sunderland is a passport to a first class career Over 90 years of teaching Pharmacy R  anked 6th top Pharmacy School in the UK Guardian League Table 2013 Ranked 1st in the North East for pharmacy and pharmacology The Guardian University Guide 2012 W  ealth of experience combined with state-of-the-art facilities and innovative, hands-on teaching methods 99% of graduates find work or going on to further study within six months Unistats 2012 Research in Pharmacy at Sunderland has been described as world-leading by the latest Research Assessment Exercise 99% of are graduates are classed as health professionals

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Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

The University of Sunderland offers outstanding Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Clinical Science courses

Exceptional Facilities: On Campus

Sunderlands facilities include state of the art equipment for pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. This course is based in the Sciences Complex at our City Campus, which boasts multi-disciplinary laboratories and cutting-edge equipment thanks to multi-million pound investments.

Facilities for Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Our state-of-the-art spectroscopic facility allows us to confirm the structures of new molecules that could be potential pharmaceutical products and to investigate the structures of potential medicinal substances that have been isolated from plants. We are equipped with Liquid Chromatography-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Mass Spectroscopy (LCNMR/MS) platforms; an exceptional facility for a university. We also have low and high resolution mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance and elemental analysis equipment. Our facilities allow students to gain hands-on experience of a wide range of analytical techniques such as atomic absorption spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy, which are of great importance in determining both ionic/metal content of pharmaceuticals and simple chemical structures. You will also gain experience of revolutionary protein and DNA separation techniques, as well as Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Gas Chromatography for separating unknown chemical mixtures.

Facilities for Pharmaceutics

We have pharmaceutical-related equipment for wet granulation, spray drying, capsule filling, tablet making, mixing inhalation, film coating and freeze drying. As well as standard pharmacopoeial test methods, such as dissolution testing, friability and disintegration, we also offer highly sophisticated test methods. These include rheometry, thermal analysis (differential scanning calorimetry and hot stage microscopy), tests for powder flow, laser diffraction, photon correlation spectroscopy, image analysis and laser confocal microscopy.

Facilities for Pharmacology

Our highly technical apparatus will give you first-hand experience of the principles of drug action and the effects of drugs on pharmacological and cellular models. As a result, you gain a better understanding of the effects of drugs on specific receptors located throughout the human body and related physiological effects.

It was a brilliant experience to study at the University of Sunderland. All the students have a lot of support and we gained all the relevant knowledge for our future life.
Christina Gkali, Graduate

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Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

The University of Sunderland offers outstanding Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Clinical Science courses

Simulation Technology
Students have the opportunity to apply their training in a realistic setting with our three advanced simulation technology SimMan models. Each of the SimMan mannequins has blood pressure, a pulse and other realistic physiological behaviour. The models can be preprogrammed with various medical scenarios, so you can demonstrate your pharmacological expertise in a realistic but safe setting. Our academic team is also actively working with the SimMan manufacturers to develop new pharmacy simulations.

Pharmacy Practice
One of the most important skills of pharmacists is the ability to communicate their expertise in a way that the public can understand and accept. The University has invested in a purpose-built model pharmacy complete with consultation suite. This allows you to develop skills in helping patients take the correct medicine in the right way, with optional video recording of your interaction with patients for the purposes of analysis and improvement. In addition, we can accurately simulate hospital-based scenarios in a fully-equipped ward environment where medical, nursing and pharmacy students can share learning.

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Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

The University of Sunderland offers outstanding Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Clinical Science courses

What you will study

Year 1 (national level 4)
Two 60 credit integrated modules covering the basis of healthy physiology incorporating:
Normal Human Physiology Normal Cell Signalling and Endogenous Ligand Binding The Process of Rational Drug Choice Introduction to Microbiology Introduction to Formulation of Medicines Introduction to Clinical Skills Introduction to Pharmacy Practice

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods include lectures, practical work, seminars and other forms of group work. You can expect an average of around 25 hours of contact time a week, with the remaining non-contact time to be used for independent study. Assessment methods include examinations, time constrained tests (some web-based), assignments, essays, reports and presentations.

Year 2 (national level 5)

Fundamental Therapeutics (60 Credits) Clinical Therapeutics (60 Credits)

Year 3 (national level 6)

Applied Therapeutics designing and implementing interventions (60 Credits) Applied Therapeutics holistic management (40 Credits) Research Project (20 Credits)

Final Year (national level 7)

 Complex Therapeutics Interventions advanced decision making

(60 Credits)
Applied Practice achieving optimal clinical outcomes

(60 Credits)

The University of Sunderland was my choice for undergraduate and postgraduate study and has also provided me with fantastic opportunities for my own career development.
Kathryn Davison, Pharmacy Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the Pre-Registration Programme

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The University of Sunderland offers outstanding Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Clinical Science courses

Formulate your career prospects

The MPharm course is a stepping stone towards registration as a pharmacist. Pharmacists are experts in the use of medicines who provide medications to patients and help them understand what the medications are, and how they should be taken. A good pharmacist has mastery of scientific knowledge, clinical expertise and interpersonal communication. Around 70% of our graduates will go on to work in community pharmacy. Most of the remainder work in primary or secondary care, or become industrial pharmacists or progress to research degrees.  Community pharmacy: this involves working in pharmacies on high streets or in large stores. You will dispense prescriptions, deal with minor ailments, advise on the use of medicines and liaise with other health professionals  Primary care: this involves working in General Practice surgeries. Roles include Medicines Management Pharmacists, who are responsible for prescribing budgets and the development of prescribing directives

Teacher practitioners and Guest speakers

We have well-established links with professionals working in all the main branches of pharmacy. Through these links we organise a programme of guest speakers who help you relate academic theory to current trends and issues. We have numerous teacher practitioners from hospital, community and primary care backgrounds. These members of staff ensure that the Sunderland pharmacy course is employer-led, with students having regular contact with the real world of the pharmacy profession. In addition, there are a series of visits to community and hospital pharmacies, linked to different modules. Its all part of broadening your learning so that youre prepared not just for exams but for life as a pharmacist in a clinical environment.

Kim Whitehouse, Teacher Practitioner for Boots I am able to bring the knowledge and insight of everyday practise to the MPharm curriculum, helping students put theoretical pharmacy knowledge into a practical context whilst promoting professional and ethical behaviours.

"As MPharm Admissions Tutor, I am always looking for students with a good science background, who want to turn that interest into a rewarding and worthwhile career"
Dr Paul Hambleton, MPharm Admissions Tutor

 Secondary care: this involves working  in hospitals to supply medicines, manage clinics, provide drug information and prescribe medicines  Industrial pharmacists are involved in areas such as Research & Development, Quality Assurance and product registration  Research degrees can be undertaken in many aspects of pharmacy. Sunderland Pharmacy School offers excellent facilities and a wide range of research expertise.

Work experience
We encourage you to undertake work experience during vacations. After graduating from the MPharm course, you are required to undertake a one-year working placement as part of your pre-registration assessment in order to become a qualified pharmacist. We offer considerable assistance and advice in securing a suitable placement.

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Other Programmes 
As well as the prestigious MPharm programme, the University of Sunderland offers a wealth of other pharmacy related undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes as well as short courses for continual professional development.

Undergraduate
BSc (Hons) BioPharmaceutical Science
UCAS Code: F100 3/4 years full-time

Postgraduate
Cert/Dip/MSc ClinicalPharmacy
CID1098 1-3 years part-time

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

UCAS Code: B940 3/4 years full-time

MSc Drug Discovery and Development

CID995 1 year full-time

BSc (Hons) Physiological Science

UCAS Code: B120 3 years full-time

MSc Medicines Management

CID687 1 year full-time

I am Chairman of the Hope Winch Society, which is an association of ex-Sunderland pharmacy graduates. Networking with ex-students has major benefits and the Society organises a reunion each year.
Dr Paul Carter, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Chairman of the Hope Winch Society

Short Programmes/ CPD

Anticoagulation - Certificate
CID953 2 Days full-time

MSc Pharmaceutical and BioPharmaceutical Formulations

CID1101 1 year full-time

MSc Proteomics and Metabolomics

CID1102 1 year full-time

Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists

CID1052 12 months part-time

Pre-registration Training Programme

CID1129 10 sessions part-time

MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist / Assessment Programme (OSPAP)
CID1035 1 year full-time

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Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

The University of Sunderland offers outstanding Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Clinical Science courses

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Coming here to study MPharm was the best decision of my life.The degree let me experience the real work in the pharmacy field. Throughout my four years of study, the Pharmacy lecturers adopted an open door policy where I could discuss my course at any time with them.
Merlyn Wongso, Graduate

Becoming a Pharmacist, after a UK based course

After the successful completion of the course you will receive an MPharm degree. There are a number of further steps to go through before you will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and practise as a qualified pharmacist in the UK. Once you have completed an MPharm you will need to apply for a pre-registration year, this is where you will further develop the skills you gained during your degree as a paid employee in a professional environment. A proportion of these pre-registration places are with the NHS, but the majority of placements involve working with community pharmacists. Please note entrance onto a pre-registration year is competitive and is not guaranteed. International students are also very likely to require a visa. After the completion of 52 weeks of preregistration training, and subject to you passing the registration assessment at the end of the training, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and practise as a fully qualified pharmacist.

As a former Sunderland graduate, its great to have students from the university in the pharmacy, getting hands on experience of the job. As the fourth largest pharmacy chain in the UK, we hope to welcome more students on placements in the future. Kathryn Brown, Placement Provider for University of Sunderland MPharm Students

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Entry Requirements
For full information on entry requirements for Home/EU and international students, visit: www.sunderland.ac.uk and search using the UCAS course code.

Contact Details
Marketing and Recruitment The David Goldman Informatics Centre The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peters St Peters Way Sunderland SR6 0DD t: +44 (0) 191 515 2731 e: phwb-courseenqs@sunderland.ac.uk w: www.sunderland.ac.uk Applications for entry must be submitted through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). For further details go to www.ucas.ac.uk When completing your UCAS form please use the following code for the University of Sunderland S84 and MPharm UCAS code B230.

Fitness to Practise
Pharmacy is a registered health care profession for which the ability to practise safely and effectively is essential, so all pharmacy students will be subjected to Fitness to Practise procedures. This means you are required to complete two selfdeclaration forms, one about your health and the other about your conduct. For UK students you will also be required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and for overseas students, a Certificate of Good Conduct from your home police force is necessary. All overseas students will then be required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service check six months after starting the programme. A Fitness to Practise information pack containing the relevant documents will be sent to you by the University of Sunderland once you hold a conditional firm offer with us. These forms are then reviewed alongside your application, and you must meet both the academic and fitness to practise requirements before you will be given an unconditional offer. These checks enable us to make safer recruitment decisions by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable for certain activities including the pharmacy work experience placements.

ucas codes Institute Code

S84

B230

Course Code

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