The University of Sheffield is launching a new four-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree, starting in September 2025. This program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become highly competent, patient-centered pharmacists, addressing the growing demands of the NHS workforce. Detailed application and program information is available at University of Sheffield pharmacy

According to the university, the new MPharm program is designed to combine scientific knowledge with a strong focus on patient care. Students will receive hands-on training through placements in community, hospital, and primary care settings, giving them the opportunity to apply their learning in real-world environments. Professor Susan Matthews, Head of Pharmacy at the University of Sheffield’s School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing, and Midwifery, emphasized the importance of pharmacists in improving patient care.

She said, "Pharmacists play a vital role in improving patient outcomes." Our program aims to develop graduates who are not only knowledgeable in pharmaceuticals but also empathetic healthcare providers, ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Sheffield Pharmacy graduates will serve their community and be a part of it." Osman Chohan, Chief Pharmacist and Chair of the Yorkshire and Humber Chief Pharmacists Network, expressed excitement about the new School of Pharmacy.

He noted that it would benefit not only Sheffield and South Yorkshire but also neighboring regions. He encouraged Indian students planning to study abroad to explore this opportunity. "This is great news for the pharmacy profession, whether in our hospitals, high street pharmacies, or newer roles like GP clinics.

Pharmacists bring immense value in managing illness and disease," Chohan added. A distinctive aspect of the Sheffield MPharm program is the social accountability placement.

This allows students to work with one of over 130 community partners in the voluntary sector, where they can contribute to health and wellbeing initiatives while gaining a deeper understanding of community health needs.

Additionally, the University of Sheffield offers a pathway for qualified pharmacy technicians to obtain a pharmacy degree through its Masters of Pharmacy with a Preparatory Year

program, under the Department for Lifelong Learning. The University of Sheffield is currently seeking accreditation for the program from the General Pharmaceutical Council . Until accreditation is complete, the program will hold provisional accreditation. For more details, please visit the General Pharmaceutical Council website.(GPhC)