Pharmacy Keele University

Overview

The Pharmacy programme at Keele University is a professionally focused master's degree designed for pharmacists working across all sectors of healthcare. This online course enables practitioners to integrate advanced academic study with their daily professional responsibilities to improve patient outcomes and service delivery. By engaging with this curriculum, students develop the critical skills necessary to lead evidence-based changes within the fast-evolving pharmaceutical landscape.

Why Pharmacy at Keele University?

Keele University has established a prestigious reputation over two decades for delivering flexible distance learning tailored to the needs of busy healthcare professionals. The course is managed by the Centre for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning, ensuring that the content remains relevant to current clinical practice. Students benefit from the expertise of a dedicated academic team and practising pharmacists, receiving personalised virtual supervision for their research projects without the need to attend campus.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 4250 per year
• National fee: GBP 4250 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to support advanced professional development through three core modules. These modules guide students from the fundamentals of research design to the completion of a substantial service evaluation or research project. Modules may include:

• Pharmacy
• Pharmacology
• Research Methods
• Research in Practice
• Researching Professional Practice

Careers with Pharmacy

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to advance into senior leadership and specialist roles within the healthcare sector. The advanced research and evaluation skills gained support career progression into positions such as lead pharmacist in hospital or primary care settings, academic researcher, or pharmacy advisor at a national level. Many students use this MSc as a foundation for further doctoral study, such as a Professional Doctorate, to continue their contribution to pharmaceutical science and policy.