Foundation Pathway in Pharmacy

This integrated master’s degree offers a high level of practical experience across disciplines, including hospital and community pharmacies, laboratory work and the on-campus Pharmacy Simulation Centre.

Owing to this practice-based learning approach, we have a long and distinguished record of producing graduate pharmacists of the highest calibre.

The ICRGU foundation year (with entry from high school) will develop the key skills, knowledge, confidence and practical skills you need before progressing onto year 1 of the Master of Pharmacy at Robert Gordon University..

RGU Pharmacy and Life Sciences - Facts and Figures

1st in Scotland for graduate prospects in Pharmacology and Pharmacy (Complete University Guide 2021)
10th in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (The Guardian 2021)
1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2021)

Fees, duration and location

University Foundation	First Year Degree	Second Year Degree	Third Year Degree	Final Year Degree
ICRGU	School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University	School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University	School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University	School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University
2 semesters	2 semesters	2 semesters	2 semesters	2 semesters
£14,935	£16,770	£16,770	£16,770	£16,770
University Foundation: An additional academic year of study at ICRGU, with progression to Year One of the MPharm at the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences.

Location

Aberdeen

Intakes

University Foundation:

September

January

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About the pathway

It is essential that pharmacists receive the best possible education and training in order to become fully competent, experienced and confident professionals.

By studying at Robert Gordon University, you will develop an understanding of how the body works, the effects of disease, and how drugs are made, administered and their impact upon the body, as well as ensuring that patients get maximum benefits from medicines with the minimum amount of side effects.

ICRGU offers a pathway to the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) award from Robert Gordon University. You will commence with a Foundation before progressing onto the First Year at Robert Gordon University. The Foundation will help equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel at this course when you progress.

Progression is guaranteed, as long as the minimum pass marks are achieved within the University Foundation year.

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Modules

Mathematics
Chemistry
Biology
Practical skills
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

Core Module Information

Please note: General Pharmaceutical Council Standards for Pharmacy Professionals apply from the point of application and throughout a students journey to becoming a registered pharmacist. Entry requirements are subject to compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council's Standards for Pharmacy Professionals and a satisfactory declaration of Good Health and Good character.

Therefore, on graduation provided students comply with the GPhC’s Standards for Pharmacy Professionals, students will be eligible to undertake a foundation training year. At the end of this training year students will have had to demonstrate various competencies and pass a registration assessment to be eligible to apply to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacist. Completion of this course does not guarantee registration or annotation with the GPhC, or of future employment.