Pharmacy
MPharm students share their Royal Berkshire Hospital placement experience
Choose a degree that will enable you to play a crucial role in the health of the nation, both in hospitals and in the community.
Alongside our well-regarded MPharm Pharmacy degree, we also offer courses in cosmetic and pharmaceutical science, and pharmacology.
Choose pharmacy at the University of Reading
Reading School of Pharmacy is a top ten institution in the UK (Daily Mail University Rankings, 2026). At Reading, you’ll benefit from:
- excellent clinical and lab facilities, including a simulated hospital ward
- leadership and business lectures from our prestigious Henley Business School
- our close working relationship with local healthcare providers, allowing you to develop vital employability skills and industry experience.
We offer a supportive learning environment where students can thrive. In the 2026 National Student Survey, 98% of our Pharmacy students said that teaching staff have supported their learning well.
Excellent career prospects
A pharmacy degree from the University of Reading offers excellent career prospects and earning potential:
- 94% of our pharmacy graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation. (Based on our analysis of HESA data, © HESA 2026, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023/24, includes all Reading School of Pharmacy responders.)
- We are ranked 5th in the UK for graduate salary. (Based on The Telegraph's analysis of DfE data on the earnings of first degree graduates after five years, July 2025, includes pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy.)
Courses
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Full Time: 4 Years
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MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year
Full Time: 5 Years
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Full Time: 3 Years
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BSc Pharmacology with a Year in Industry
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Pharmacology with Foundation
Full Time: 4 Years
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Full Time: 3 Years
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BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Foundation
Full Time: 4 Years
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BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research
Full Time: 4 Years

