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Pharmacy Bachelor & Master in London
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Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Pharmacy
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Current jobs
Among graduates of Pharmacy who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Specialisations within Pharmacy
- Ambulatory Care
- Cardiology
- Compounded Sterile Preparations
- Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Geriatric
- Infectious Diseases
- Nuclear Pharmacy
Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Pharmacy
- Knowledge of facts and theories relating to the discovery, design, development, manufacture and delivery of medicines
- Knowledge of the properties and clinical uses of medicines
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Production and pharmacy- specific scientific documentation
- Analysis of medicines
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Numeracy
- Critical evaluation and research skills
- Problem- solving
- Decision- making
- Time management
- Commercial awareness
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Pharmacy who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Jobs of graduates of Pharmacy (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Pharmacy at University of Brighton
| 65% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Health associate professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Pharmacy, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.