Placements in hospital, community and GP settings develop the skills employers look for. You’ll tackle real pharmacy scenarios, solve clinical problems, and gain the confidence to thrive in your future role.
Pharmacy and pharmaceutical science
Science that saves lives.
Pharmacists are healthcare experts. They assess, advise and provide safe treatment for conditions and illnesses.
Ready to launch a career that makes a difference?
Our Pharmacy degree prepares you for professional practice from day one. You'll graduate with career-ready skills and confidence, all set to begin your final registration training.
Pharmacy degrees built for employability
Our Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) builds the skills, knowledge and patient-first approach you need for a rewarding future in pharmacy practice.
You'll benefit from:
Recognition that opens doors
Our MPharm is accredited by The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). It sets you up for progression to the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme, the last step to becoming a registered pharmacist.
Practice for the real thing
Team-Based Learning swaps lectures for collaboration, problem-solving and real-life scenarios. You'll work with classmates to solve pharmacy challenges, building skills and confidence before you graduate.
Why study at Bradford?
Our courses are designed to prepare you for a big future in pharmacy. We're ranked:
- 1st in Yorkshire and the Humber (Complete University Guide 2027)
- 2nd in Yorkshire and the Humber (The Guardian 2026)
Your career development is our top priority:
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I've had placements in community and hospital pharmacies, as well as GP surgeries. It's hands-on and you get a feel of what it's like to work as part of a team.
Explore the spaces that will shape your future
Take a virtual tour of our Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences facilities.
Discover cutting-edge spaces like the Clinical Skills Suite, Community Pharmacy and the Simulation Suite. Engage with real-world challenges in our Industrial Laboratory and Capsule Formulation Laboratory.
Careers that count
Qualified. In demand. Ready to progress.
There's increasing demand for patient-facing health experts in the NHS and private practice.
Your degree supports progression to foundation training. And then you'll be ready for roles including:
- hospital independent prescribing pharmacist
- community independent prescribing pharmacist
- GP practice independent prescribing pharmacist
- specialist interest pharmacist
- clinical trials pharmacist
Courses in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Apply for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science (with Integrated Foundation Year) at the University of Bradford.
- Suitable for:
- UK applicants
- Attendance:
- Full-time
Apply for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.
- Suitable for:
- UK and International applicants
- Attendance:
- Full-time
Apply for Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) at the University of Bradford.
- Suitable for:
- UK and International applicants
- Attendance:
- Full-time
