Studying at Aston Pharmacy School will help you to develop the skills, knowledge and outlook required to become an outstanding pharmacist. You’ll experience work-based learning through our extensive network of industry partners; develop your skills in dedicated specialist facilities, and benefit from the experience and insight of our expert teaching staff.

With our roots stretching back to the establishment of the Birmingham Pharmaceutical Institution in 1847, and strong links with the NHS and healthcare industry, Aston is the ideal place to learn about this fascinating, and ever-changing profession.

As an MPharm student at Aston, you will have access to a wide range of services and support as you embark upon your first career steps.

Our dedicated Careers and Placements team offer interview support, CV surgeries and specialist on campus careers fairs. Of course, you will also have the Aston Pharmacy School team on hand to assist with any questions you have about securing your pre-registration post or other career of choice.

Our graduates enter a variety of careers in:

• Community pharmacies like Boots, Cooperative, LloydsPharmacy, Superdrug and small-chain or independents
• GP surgeries
• NHS Primary Care Trusts
• Hospitals
• Pharmaceutical industry with organisations such as GSK, Pfizer and Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd
• Pharmaceutical research
• Further study with an MSc or PhD

 Professional accreditation

Our Pharmacy MPharm degree is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), which is one of the key requirements to practice as a pharmacist in the UK. The most recent accreditation at Aston University took place in May 2019 and the MPharm programme was re-accredited for six years, the maximum period possible.