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New pharmacy degree at the University of Sheffield; open to Indian students

The launch of the new four-year master of pharmacy degree programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and training to become highly skilled, patient-focused pharmacists to support the NHS workforce at a time of unprecedented demand.

The University of Sheffield's four-year Master of Pharmacy programme will begin in September 2025 (Express image/ file)

3 min readNew DelhiSep 8, 2024 09:55 AM IST First published on: Sep 7, 2024 at 06:04 PM IST

The University of Sheffield is launching a new Pharmacy degree – a four-year Master of Pharmacy. The programme is set to begin in September 2025. Details on application and other information on the University of Sheffield Pharmacy degree are available at sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm/pharmacy.

According to a University of Sheffield statement, the launch of the new four-year master of pharmacy degree programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and training to become highly skilled, patient-focused pharmacists to support the NHS workforce at a time of unprecedented demand.

The course is built on a foundation of scientific understanding, combined with a firm commitment to patient care, the university said.

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Students will gain hands-on experience through placements in community, hospital, and primary care settings, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.

Professor Susan Matthews, Head of Pharmacy at the University of Sheffield’s School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery, said: “Pharmacists play a vital role in improving patient outcomes. Our course is designed to produce graduates who are not only experts in medicines but also compassionate healthcare professionals who can make a real difference in people’s lives. Sheffield Pharmacy graduates will be of their community and for their community.”

Osman Chohan, Chief Pharmacist and Chair of the Yorkshire and Humber Chief Pharmacists Network, said: “Having a School of Pharmacy at the University of Sheffield is a really exciting prospect, not just for Sheffield and South Yorkshire but for neighbouring regions too. Students from India intending to study abroad can check and apply for this programme.

He added: “This is great news for the Pharmacy profession, whether that be in our hospitals, in our high street pharmacies or in newer roles such as clinics in GP practices. Pharmacists add huge value and expertise in management of illness and disease.

A unique feature of the course at the University of Sheffield is the social accountability placement. This gives students the opportunity to undertake a placement with one of over 130 community partners, in the voluntary sector, to develop and deliver activities that have a positive impact on health and wellbeing, whilst understanding the broader health needs of the community.

Through its Masters of Pharmacy with a Preparatory Year programme, the University of Sheffield’s Department for Life-Long Learning will also offer an opportunity for qualified Pharmacy Technicians to gain a Pharmacy degree.

The University of Sheffield is working towards accreditation of this programme with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The programme will be provisionally accredited until the accreditation process is complete. For more information please visit The General Pharmaceutical Council.