Minimum requirements include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm) from an accredited institution
• Official academic transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A personal statement (approx. 1 page) of goals and interests
• Two recommendation letters (one academic preferred)
• Documentation of prior community pharmacy experience (if applicable)
• Supporting materials (e.g. publications, awards)

English Language Proficiency:
Required for students whose undergraduate degree was not taught in English. Accepted scores:

• TOEFL: ≥ 550 (paper), ≥ 213 (computer), or ≥ 79–80 (internet-based)
• IELTS: ≥ 6.5
• GCSE O-Level English: Grade “C” or above
• Cambridge Exams (First Certificate Grade B or above / Proficiency Grade C or above)
• Placement at ENGL-100 level on the University English Placement Test

Interview:
Applicants must successfully complete an admission interview.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, the minimum English-language qualifications for admission are:

• IELTS – 6.5 and above
• Anglia Examinations – Proficiency or Mastery
• Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language – C and above
• Cambridge GCE English A Levels – C and above
• Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a First language – C and above
• Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a Second language – B and above
• IB English A: Literature SL & HL – 4 and above
• IB English Standard Level (SL) – 5 and above
• IB English High Level (HL) – 4 and above
• Michigan Language Assessment (also known as Proficiency of Michigan) – 750 and above
• Password Test – 6.5 and above
• TOEFL (IBT) – 79 and above
• Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) – 176 and above or Pass
• Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) – 180 and above or Pass

Applicants who do not hold one of the listed qualifications, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test and achieve a score at the ENGL-100 level, which can substitute for the standardized tests typically required for admission to postgraduate programs. The test is offered free of charge.

The University offers English courses at different levels to assist students in meeting the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.

Assessment methods include:

• Written assignments and service design projects
• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
• Online discussions and case study analysis
• Presentations and simulated consultations
• Final exams and capstone evaluations
• Research project

Assessment weights are typically split between final exams and continuous assessment, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (average grade of ‘C’ or higher) required for graduation.

To be awarded the MSc degree, students must complete:

• 90 ECTS of coursework, including all core modules
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Either:
  • Non-Thesis Option: All core courses
  • Thesis Option: Core courses + Research Methodology + MSc Thesis (30 ECTS)

Note: In some jurisdictions, a Master’s degree without a thesis may not be formally recognised. Applicants should check local regulations if they plan to use the qualification internationally.

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

1. Deliver evidence-based pharmacy-led services in community settings.
2. Apply clinical guidelines, algorithms, and protocols in patient care.
3. Identify and resolve pharmacotherapy-related issues effectively.
4. Design and evaluate public health and disease prevention initiatives.
5. Develop and implement pharmacy-led screening and detection services.
6. Apply communication, psychological, and cultural knowledge in patient interactions.
7. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in delivering primary healthcare.
8. Conduct small-scale research and evaluate pharmacy practice outcomes.
9. Manage and lead pharmacy operations, ensuring quality, safety, and innovation.
10. Integrate digital tools and telehealth into clinical service delivery.

The MSc aligns with EQF Level 7, focusing on highly specialised knowledge, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making in complex pharmacy settings.

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