SQA Higher: AABB to include Chemistry plus two further sciences from Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics at grade B. Higher English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) should be achieved at a minimum of grade C.
GCE A Level: BBB to include Chemistry plus one further science from Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics at grade B or above. English must be achieved at GCSE grade B or above and Maths at GCSE grade B or above, if not held at A Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H2H2 to include Chemistry plus two further sciences from Biology, Maths and Physics at H2 or above. English must be achieved at a minimum of H3.
IB Diploma: 30 to include Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6, one further science or Maths at Higher Level grade 5 and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) at Higher Level grade 5.
The Master of Pharmacy degree from Robert Gordon University is designed to produce effective practitioners with the knowledge and skills to deliver the very best pharmaceutical care for patients, underpinned by sound scientific principles. This is achieved through a student-centred approach, helping you to develop as a life-long learner and reflective practitioner.
You’ll have access to top-of-the-range chemistry, formulation, biomedical and microbiological laboratories where you can practice your skills prior to heading out on placement. These will cover a broad range of practice settings preparing you for a wide range of career options within pharmacy. We have close relationships with employers and practitioners so you can be confident that you will learn the necessary skills that are in demand now and in the future.
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As a Pharmacist you will have wide and varied career options.
IS PHARMACY A GOOD CAREER CHOICE?
You may focus on a clinical career and progress as a hospital Pharmacist or work in a community pharmacy.
You may train and register as a non-medical Prescriber, follow a management career route either within the NHS, the pharmaceutical industry or a community pharmacy company.
Some of our graduates return to academia to teach and carry out research.
You could follow a career in a more unusual area such as veterinary pharmacy, regulation, the military or health journalism.
Additional postgraduate qualifications could allow you to become an advanced practitioner in an area of specialist practice. Whatever route you choose the challenges are enjoyable and the rewards are high.
OSHC: 624GBP/ per year