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Pharmacy

Entry year
Academic Year 2023/24
Entry requirements
AAB
Duration
4 years (Full Time)
UCAS code
B230
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The MPharm degree is designed to help students become experts in medicines with the skills to work effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Pharmacy Degree highlights

Ranked No.1 in UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (The Guardian Best UK Universities for Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2021)

Professional Accreditations

  • The degree is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in Great Britain and the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI), as the relevant regulators. The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) published new Standards for the initial education and training of pharmacists in 2021. The MPharm course is therefore subject to change to meet the new Standards and prospective students should note that these changes are ongoing. The information presented here for 2023 entry is subject to ongoing changes, including to the admissions criteria (the 2021 standards stipulate that "all admissions and selection processes must include an interactive component, to assess applicants’ values and professional suitability").
    The 2021 standards place more emphasis on students demonstrating professional judgement, management of risk, diagnostic and consultation skills, and other attributes associated with being an independent prescriber. There will also be a greater focus on experiential learning within the degree programme.
    https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/education/pharmacist/accredited-mpharmdegrees#Belfast

Industry Links

  • The School's Stakeholder Group of Employers directly informs the development of the course. The School of Pharmacy has also developed close links with a wide variety of industry partners through research and teaching at a local, national and international level. Students are taught by practising pharmacists from the community, primary care and hospital setting and the School’s Careers Liaison Officer ensures that students are aware of all career opportunities and prepared for application and interview processes.

Career Development

  • A feature of this MPharm is an increasing experience of the clinical environment through inclusion of clinical placements in both community and hospital settings.

World Class Facilities

  • The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s is acknowledged as a leading centre for Pharmacy teaching and research in the UK.
  • At Queen’s we believe in providing students with as authentic a learning experience and environment as possible. Our Pharmacy Practice Unit consists of everything you would find in a contemporary community pharmacy. Students are also taught clinical skills in a range of simulated healthcare settings. In addition we have world leading research laboratories with the best technology in the industry.
  • The KN Cheung SK Chin Intersim Centre is the new state of the art interprofessional simulation centre, opened in 2021. The centre provides an innovative environment for students from all healthcare professionals to learn together as a team.

Internationally Renowned Experts

  • According to REF 2014, the research environment at the School of Pharmacy has been rated as 100 per cent world leading.
“Queen’s University Belfast have advanced research methods and excellent facilities to develop an individual both professionally and academically. The best thing about being a student here is the number of opportunities that enable me to meet a vast range of individuals whom I will never get to meet in my home country.”
Kar wen Lee, Malaysia, MPharm

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Course Structure

IntroductionThe course integrates the chemical, and biological sciences with the discovery, design, evaluation and production of medicines and their clinical application to all areas of practice. A variety of placements and simulated learning with multidisciplinary teams help students develop the knowledge and skills to be a valued and effective member of the healthcare team.
Level 1• Structure, Reactivity and Mechanism in Organic and Biorganic Chemistry
• Practising as a Pharmacist
• Physiology for Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Physical Pharmaceutics
Level 2• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Applied Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Medicinal Substances
Level 3• Drug design/Pharmaceutical analysis
• Advanced Delivery Systems for Large and Small Molecules
• Clinical Therapeutics
• Pharmacy Practice
Level 4• Research Project
• Pharmacy Practice Responding to Symptoms
• Advanced Pharmaceutical Care
• Preparation for Practice
• Advancement of Practice Through Evidence

People teaching you

Dr Paul McCague
MPharm Programme Director for Student Support and Engagement

School of Pharmacy
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofPharmacy/Connect/AcademicStaff/

Ms Johanne Barry
MPharm Programme Director for Student Conduct and Professional Regulation

School of Pharmacy
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofPharmacy/Connect/AcademicStaff/

Professor Lezley-Anne Hanna
Director of Education

School of Pharmacy
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofPharmacy/Connect/AcademicStaff/

Contact Teaching Times

Large Group Teaching6 (hours maximum)
Hours of lectures per week.
Small Group Teaching/Personal Tutorial4 (hours maximum)
Hours of workshops/tutorials per week.
Medium Group Teaching11 (hours maximum)
Hours of practicals per week.

Learning and Teaching

The School of Pharmacy is ranked number 1 in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (THE GUARDIAN BEST UK UNIVERSITIES FOR PHARMACY & PHARMACOLOGY 2021). Moreover, we’re delighted that our MPharm degree has achieved 91% (8% above sector average) for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (2020-2021). This places us fifth among UK schools of pharmacy and is an indication of the outstanding quality of the student experience we provide. We are recognised for our excellence in teaching and our international reputation in research.

For example, the School has a major commitment to placements in the hospital and community setting. The programme provides hospital and community placements for students throughout all years of their undergraduate degree and is at the forefront of UK pharmacy undergraduate training.

These placements are designed to provide students with an excellent opportunity to apply their clinical knowledge and skills to real-life situations. The placement aims to facilitate high quality teaching and learning activities and also to promote the professional attitudes and behaviours expected of tomorrow's pharmacists.

  • Advisor of Studies
    Who can provide additional support for students and can give advice on academic progression.
  • E-Learning technologies
    Information associated with lectures and assignments is often communicated via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Canvas. A range of e-learning experiences are also embedded in the degree programme through the use of, for example, interactive support materials and web-based learning activities.
  • Induction – Skills weeks
    A formalised induction for all undergraduate students in the School of Pharmacy. This allows first year students to familiarise themselves with the campus and the degree programme. During the first two weeks there are a number of sessions on topics such as academic writing, referencing, plagiarism, communication skills, unconscious bias training, examination preparation and managing time effectively.
  • Interprofessional learning
    The course also includes opportunities to engage in interprofessional learning in all four years of the degree. Pharmacy students engage with nursing and medical students to address real world problems in healthcare. Students are also expected to develop a range of clinical skills that they will be able to use in both primary and secondary (hospital) care upon qualification. In addition, students are encouraged to develop their lifelong learning skills through the use of reflective portfolios and task booklets.
  • Lectures
    These introduce information about topics as a starting point for further self-directed private study/reading. As the module progresses this information delivered via lectures usually becomes more complex. Our approach to lectures will include asynchronous recorded lectures with 'recap of learning' on campus (in person) interactive sessions. The ‘Introductory’ lecture for each module is usually held on campus.
  • Peer Mentoring Scheme
    Whereby students in second and third year of their degree programme volunteer to mentor year one students.
  • Personal Development Planning
    To encourage students to engage in independent learning.
  • Personal tutor
    Who acts as a first point of contact for students with academic or personal issues that they may require guidance and/or support with.
  • Practicals
    You will have opportunities to develop technical skills in our teaching laboratories and apply theoretical principles to real-life or practical contexts through the modules you study.
  • Self-directed study
    This is an essential part of life as a Queen’s student when important private reading, engagement with e-learning resources, reflection on feedback to date and assignment research and preparation work is carried out.
  • Simulated learning
    The Pharmacy Practice Unit and Faculty simulation facilities allow students to practise in a safe environment with simulated patients and peers. These facilities replicate the community pharmacy, GP practices, a patient's home and hospital environment at the highest level.
  • Supervised Projects
    You will get the opportunity to complete an individual final year research project with an academic in an area of pharmacy that you are interested in and enjoy. The project helps you to develop critical thinking skills by completing a critical review of the literature. You then develop your project research protocol, collect and analyse data and present this at the end of the year in the form of a research paper.
  • Workshops/seminars
    A significant amount of teaching is carried out in smaller groups (typically 25-30 students). These sessions are designed to explore, in more depth, the information that has been presented in the lectures. This provides students with the opportunity to engage closely with academic staff who have specialist knowledge of the topic, to ask questions of them and to assess their own progress and understanding with the support of their peers.

Assessment

Details of assessments associated with this course are outlined below:

  • The way in which students are assessed will vary according to the intended learning outcomes of each module. The majority of modules are assessed through a combination of coursework, OSCEs (objective, structured, clinical examinations) and three end of semester examinations. Details of how each module is assessed are shown in Canvas (the virtual learning environment).

Feedback

As students progress through their course at Queen’s they will receive general and specific feedback about their work from a variety of sources including lecturers, module coordinators, placement supervisors, personal tutors, advisers of study and peers. University students are expected to engage with reflective practice and to use this approach to improve the quality of their work. Feedback may be provided in a variety of forms including:

  • Feedback provided via formal written comments and marks relating to work that you, as an individual or as part of a group, have submitted.
  • Face to face comments, either as part of scheduled classes or through meetings with members of staff
  • Placement employer comments or references.
  • Online or emailed comments
  • General comments or question and answer opportunities at the end of a lecture, seminar or tutorial.
  • Pre-submission advice regarding the standards you should aim for and common pitfalls to avoid. In some instances, this may be provided in the form of model answers or exemplars which you can review in your own time.
  • Feedback and outcomes from practical classes.
  • Comment and guidance provided by staff from specialist support services such as, Careers, Employability and Skills or the Learning Development Service.
  • Once you have reviewed your feedback, you will be encouraged to identify and implement further improvements to the quality of your work.

Facilities

Students have access to simulated clinical environments and large teaching laboratories.

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Modules

The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study (2022/23). Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year.

  • Year 1

    Core Modules

    Practising as a Pharmacist (20 credits)
    Skills for Pharmacy (0 credits)
    Physiology for Pharmacy (40 credits)
    Criterion Reference Assessments for Level 1 (0 credits)
    Structure, Reactivity and Mechanism in Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry (20 credits)
    Physical Pharmaceutics (20 credits)
    Pharmaceutical Microbiology (20 credits)
  • Year 2

    Core Modules

    Applied Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (40 credits)
    Medicinal Substances (40 credits)
    CRAs for Level 2 (0 credits)
    Pharmaceutical Technology (40 credits)
  • Year 3

    Core Modules

    Pharmacy Practice (30 credits)
    Clinical Therapeutics (40 credits)
    Advanced Delivery Systems for Large and Small Molecules (30 credits)
    Objective Structured Clinical Examinations for Level 3 (0 credits)
    Drug Design/Pharmaceutical analysis (20 credits)
  • Year 4

    Core Modules

    Objective Structured Clinical Examination for Level 4 (0 credits)
    Advancement of Practice Through Evidence (20 credits)
    Advanced Pharmaceutical Care (40 credits)
    Project (30 credits)
    Preparation for Practice (10 credits)
    Pharmacy Practice Responding to Symptoms (20 credits)

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Entrance requirements

All applicants
Please be aware that the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) published new Standards for the initial education and training of pharmacists in 2021 which means information about the MPharm degree is subject to change to meet the new Standards. Prospective students should note that these changes are ongoing. One important change that will be introduced for the 2023 intake onwards relates to the selection and admissions processes. The 2021 Standards stipulate that "all admissions and selection processes must include an interactive component, to assess applicants’ values and professional suitability". Previously, an interactive component was only required in certain circumstances such as graduate entry. Therefore, for 2023/24 entry and beyond, shortlised applicants must complete an interview process.

More detail is provided in the Admissions Policy Statement for Pharmacy which can be accessed from the link below.
A level requirements
AAB including A-level Chemistry and at least one other A-level from Biology, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

Note: Biology to at least AS preferred. Please note that only one Mathematics subject will be counted at A-level. A-level Critical Thinking and General Studies are not acceptable.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. More detail is provided in the Admissions Policy Statement for Pharmacy which can be accessed from the link below.
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H1H1H1H2H2H2 including H1 in Biology and Chemistry + if not offered at Higher Level, Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics and English.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. More detail is provided in the Admissions Policy Statement for Pharmacy which can be accessed from the link below.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and at least one of Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE then Standard Level grade 4 in Biology and Mathematics would be required.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. More detail is provided in the Admissions Policy Statement for Pharmacy which can be accessed from the link below.
Graduate
A minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree preferably in a relevant subject.

Those with an Upper Second Class Honours degree in a non-relevant subject may be considered if they have the appropriate science background at GCSE and A-level.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. More detail is provided in the Admissions Policy Statement for Pharmacy which can be accessed from the link below.
Access Course
Not considered
BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma
Not considered
Further information
1. As a result of current legislative requirements any offer made will be conditional on a satisfactory criminal history check (Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Check). To enable the University to request this check you will be required to provide some personal information which will be treated in the strictest of confidence and in line with Data Protection Principles. The current cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Check is £33. At the time of printing changes are due to be implemented and relevant procedures and/or costs may change. Applicants will be advised of the relevant requirements at the appropriate time. For international students, a Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent will be required in lieu of an Access NI check.

2. The degree is subject to the University’s regulations on Fitness to Practise.

3. Any offer to study within the Pharmacy degree programme at QUB will be conditional on confirmation that the student does not appear on the Excluded Students Database. The Excluded Students Database is a national database which records those who have previously been excluded from professional programmes, on fitness to practise grounds. It is used only for proper fitness to practise purposes to protect patients and the public, and to prevent fraudulent applications. Normally students who have previously been excluded from professional programmes will not be made an offer.

Selection Criteria

In addition, to the entrance requirements above, it is essential that you read our guidance below on 'How we choose our students' prior to submitting your UCAS application.

Applications are dealt with centrally by the Admissions and Access Service rather than by the School of Pharmacy. Once your on-line form has been processed by UCAS and forwarded to Queen's, an acknowledgement is normally sent within two weeks of its receipt at the University.

Selection is on the basis of the information provided on your UCAS form. These decisions can only be made on the basis of the information given and applicants must show due care and diligence when completing their applications. In particular, full details must be included about qualifications completed or still to be completed.

The information provided in the personal statement section and the academic reference together with predicted grades are noted but, in the case of the Pharmacy degree, these are not the deciding factors in whether or not a conditional offer is made. However, they may be reconsidered in a tie break situation in August.

Applicants who are being considered for admission to the Pharmacy degree will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. More detail is provided in the Admissions Policy Statement for Pharmacy which can be accessed from the link below.

School Leavers taking A-level Qualifications

For admission to Pharmacy past performance at GCSE and AS-level is taken into account when deciding which applicants are to be shortlisted for interview. Where applicants do not cash-in AS-level examinations results at the end of year 13 (Year 12 England and Wales), it is helpful if the equivalent grades are given in the academic reference, since this will speed up the decision-making process.

The final threshold to be called to interview is not usually determined until later in the application cycle (February-March), so there may be a delay in processing applicants whose GCSE threshold is borderline. The final threshold varies from year to year depending on competition for places.

Offers are normally made on the basis of 3 A-levels. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not acceptable. However, performance in these subjects may be taken into account in tie-break situations after the publication of A-level results in August. Only one Mathematics subject will be counted at A-level. Performance in the second Mathematics A-level may be taken into account in tie-break situations after the publication of A-level results in August.

Repeat A-level Applicants

The offer for repeat applicants is normally one A-level grade higher than the normal asking grades. Grades from the previous year can be held and for subjects being retaken it is not necessary to repeat all modules.

Please note that only two attempts at admission on the basis of A-levels (or equivalent) are allowed.

Graduate Applicants

A minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree preferably in a relevant subject. Those with an Upper Second Class Honours degree in a non-relevant subject may be considered if they have the appropriate science background at GCSE and A-level.

Visiting the School of Pharmacy

In addition to the general University Open Days held in September, students made an offer will be invited to a Faculty/School Visit Day, usually held in February-April. This will allow you the opportunity to visit the University and to find out more about the Pharmacy degree and the facilities on offer. It also gives you a flavour of the academic and social life at Queen's.

If you cannot find the information you need here, please contact the University Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk), giving full details of your qualifications and educational background.

Download "How we choose our students" PDF

International Students

Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region. Use the dropdown list below for specific information for your country/region.

English Language Requirements

An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

  • Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
  • Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.

International Students - Foundation and International Year One Programmes

INTO Queen's offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare international students for undergraduate study at Queen's University. You will learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre on campus, and will have full access to the University's world-class facilities.

These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.

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Career Prospects

Introduction
The MPharm course at Queen's is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Society (GPhC) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
To become a pharmacist in the UK, you will need to complete a four year MPharm degree, a year of foundation training in the UK and pass an entrance exam set by the GPhC and the PSNI.


Our graduates typically pursue careers in four main employment sectors, namely, community pharmacy and primary care, hospital pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry; however, graduates can develop careers in a range of other sectors. Examples of the major career sectors that have attracted our graduates in recent years:

• Hospital pharmacy
• Community pharmacy
• Primary care (GP based Practice Pharmacists)
• Scientific publishing
• Industrial pharmacy
• Academic pharmacy
• Varied graduate programmes (Times Top 100 Graduate Recruiters/AGR, Association of Graduate Recruiters UK)

Further information regarding careers in pharmacy may be obtained from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Consultations

We regularly consult and develop links with a large number of employers including, for example, multinational and independent pharmacies, trusts and GP Federations who provide placements for students and who contribute to the undergraduate teaching on the MPharm and who are members of the stakeholders panel for the course.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovEImh8UHL4&list=PLfDdUE0cOJYDIu9_JDKiZFzEND05cMJBX&index=4&t=0s

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Prizes and Awards

A number of local employers and professional bodies sponsor prizes on an annual basis for best students in their level and module.

Available to level 1, 2 or 3 students:
Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland (CPNI) Prize for Engagement during Community Pharmacy Placement

Level 1 Prizes
QUB Foundation Award Prize for Distinction in Level 1 Studies
National Pharmacy Association Prize for Distinction in Physical Pharmaceutics
McKay Pharmacy Prize for Distinction in Practising as a Pharmacist

Level 2 Prizes
TG Eakin Ltd. Prize for Distinction in Medicinal Substances
School of Pharmacy Prize for Distinction in Applied Clinical Pharmacology

Level 3 Prizes
MediCare Pharmacy Group Prize for Distinction in Level 3 Studies
Ulster Chemists’ Association Prize for Distinction in Clinical Therapeutics
Professor W.M. Mawhinney Prize for Distinction in Pharmaceutical Legislation

Level 3 Prizes cont.
Clear Pharmacy Prize for Distinction in Pharmacy Practice

Level 4 Prizes
Pharmacy Forum of Northern Ireland Prize for Overall Distinction in Pharmacy

Northern Pharmacies Ltd. Joshua Kerr Prize for Best Group Project in Advancement of Practice Through Evidence
School of Pharmacy Endowment Prize for Best Research Project in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacy Forum of Northern Ireland Prize for Distinction in Advanced Pharmaceutical Care
Lloyds Pharmacy Prize for Distinction in Responding to Symptoms

pHion Therapeutics Ltd. Prize for Best Research Project in Molecular Therapeutics
MediCare Pharmacy Group Prize for Best Research Project in Pharmacy Practice

Degree plus award for extra-curricular skills

In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Degree Plus. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.

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Tuition Fees

Northern Ireland (NI) 1 £4,710
Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 £4,710
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 £9,250
EU Other 3 £23,100
International £23,100

1 EU citizens in the EU Settlement Scheme, with settled status, will be charged the NI or GB tuition fee based on where they are ordinarily resident. Students who are ROI nationals resident in GB will be charged the GB fee.

2 EU students who are ROI nationals resident in ROI are eligible for NI tuition fees.

3 EU Other students (excludes Republic of Ireland nationals living in GB, NI or ROI) are charged tuition fees in line with international fees.

All tuition fees quoted relate to a single year of study and will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

NI, GB and ROI fees for 2022 entry will be published soon. International fees for 2022 entry can be viewed here: www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/International-tuition-fees

Tuition fee rates are calculated based on a student’s tuition fee status and generally increase annually by inflation. How tuition fees are determined is set out in the Student Finance Framework.

Additional course costs

All Students

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library.

If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. A programme may have up to 6 modules per year, each with a recommended text.  

Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.  

Students undertaking a period of work placement or study abroad, as either a compulsory or optional part of their programme, should be aware that they will have to fund additional travel and living costs.

If a final year includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials. The amount will depend on the project chosen. There may also be additional costs for printing and binding.

Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.

There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.

Pharmacy costs

All students entering this programme are required to undergo an enhanced disclosure check with Access NI which costs £33.

Year 1 students are required to buy a laboratory coat at a cost of £13.

Once enrolled on the MPharm students are responsible for funding travel, accommodation and subsistence costs associated with clinical placements in hospital and community pharmacies, if necessary, in the region of approximately £100 per year.

However, the School will try to allocate placements in pharmacies close to a student's home or study address, when possible

How do I fund my study?

There are different tuition fee and student financial support arrangements for students from Northern Ireland, those from England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain), and those from the rest of the European Union.

Information on funding options and financial assistance for undergraduate students is available at www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/.

Scholarships

Each year, we offer a range of scholarships and prizes for new students. Information on scholarships available.

International Scholarships

Information on scholarships for international students, is available at www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/international-scholarships/.

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How and when to Apply

How to Apply

Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/students.

When to Apply

UCAS will start processing applications for entry in autumn 2023 from 1 September 2022.

Advisory closing date: 25 January 2023 (18:00). This is the 'equal consideration' deadline for this course.

Applications from UK and EU (Republic of Ireland) students after this date are, in practice, considered by Queen’s for entry to this course throughout the remainder of the application cycle (30 June 2023) subject to the availability of places.

Applications from International and EU (Other) students are normally considered by Queen’s for entry to this course until 30 June 2023. If you apply for 2023 entry after this deadline, you will automatically be entered into Clearing.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as is consistent with having made a careful and considered choice of institutions and courses.

The Institution code name for Queen's is QBELF and the institution code is Q75.

Further information on applying to study at Queen's is available at: www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/How-to-apply/

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Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study. Queen's University Belfast Terms and Conditions.

Additional Information for International (non-EU) Students

  1. Applying through UCAS
    Most students make their applications through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) for full-time undergraduate degree programmes at Queen's. The UCAS application deadline for international students is 30 June 2023.
  2. Applying direct
    The Direct Entry Application form is to be used by international applicants who wish to apply directly, and only, to Queen's or who have been asked to provide information in advance of submitting a formal UCAS application. Find out more.
  3. Applying through agents and partners
    The University’s in-country representatives can assist you to submit a UCAS application or a direct application. Please consult the Agent List to find an agent in your country who will help you with your application to Queen’s University.

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