The School of Pharmacy Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences.

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The School of Pharmacy Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

Pharmacy is the branch of healthcare which links the health sciences with the chemical sciences Pharmacists are the experts in medicines Greek word pharmakon: meaning "drug" or "medicine" What is pharmacy?

Even the most effective & safe medicine can be useless or dangerous if used inappropriately Pharmacists ensure the safe and effective use of medicines

Medicinal chemistry Natural or Synthetic products Drug Development Pharmacology Physiology Formulate into medicines Drug delivery Drug Metabolism Administration to patient Clinical Pharmacy, Practice and Prescribing Range of a Pharmacist’s Knowledge

Pharmacist roles

Pharmacy Careers <1% industry/ regulation 65-70% community 1-3% academic research 25-30% hospital

What special expertise does the pharmacist have?

What path do you follow to become a pharmacist?

The MPharm Programme (Master of Pharmacy) The only route to becoming a pharmacist 5 year Masters Level Pharmacy degree UK- wide – 4 years for applicants presenting Advanced Higher (overwhelming majority). Followed by one year of paid pre- registration training (– under review) After Pre-Reg: Examination & Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Student support during the degree Detailed electronic support for every class Every student has a personal development advisor Student health, academic, advisory and counselling services Strathclyde MPharm qualification is very well regarded, nationally and internationally (we have several overseas partnerships)

Specialised teaching facilities include: Dispensary with AV facilities Patients Clinical Area (Bedside teaching _SIM MAN) Industrial processes / tableting Sterile Products Manufacture & Aseptic dispensing Institute Facilities

What qualities and qualifications do you need to get on to the NEW MPharm program?

What Higher/AH subjects are best for Pharmacy? Essential Chemistry, Maths, Biology, English All required at Higher min B (typical applicant AABB+ from year 5 & sitting 2AH with eg Higher Biology if not already taken) Additional Pharmacy is science based. Success in other subjects will not substitute as evidence of the skills we require in these subjects. [2015;typically AABB+ at Higher 5 th year) plus BB at Advanced Higher – Chemistry then Biology preferred. Maths or Physics accepted ] If school cannot provide AH Science, possibility of year 1 entry (AAABB at Higher)

Additional Requirements Satisfactory Disclosure Scotland clearance Compliance with the Fitness to Practice regulations Statement of good health Work experience an advantage but not a requirement

The state of competition Stronger than ever in recent years 700+ applicants for 130 places More EU, graduate applicants, mature career changers, rejected medics, A-level applicants, Fewer UOs in this current round as AH required Legislative changes may alter competition level – Full fees for grads? Fees for other EU students? If a student gets a CO they need to get the grades

Contact details for enquiries: preferred: SIPBS University of Strathclyde 161 Cathedral Street GLASGOW G4 0RE