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Foundation of Pharmacy

International College Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
0.58 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Pharmacy Research at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Pharmacy PhD can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Pharmacy Specialist
Pharmacy Associate

Curriculum

Courses
A comprehensive exam and a thesis in the same research areas as the master's
A pharmacy master's or close field is required.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary-school completion to the country-specific standard on the ICRGU Academic Requirements page
Plus subject requirements by pathway (for example Maths and Chemistry for Pharmacy). Some pathways need an interview; Art and Design and Architecture need a portfolio or artistic evaluation.

Accepted academic background

Secondary-school completion to the country-specific standard on the Academic Requirements page plus subject requirements by pathway (e.g. Maths and Chemistry for Pharmacy; Maths and one science for Nursing; Maths and Biology/Chemistry for Life Sciences); Examples: China Senior Middle 2 minimum 75% (Foundation) / 65% (First Year); Nigeria WAEC/NECO 5 passes at C6 including English; Pakistan HSC 50% overall; India Year 12 State Boards 45% with regional restrictions; Some courses need a portfolio (Art and Design) or an admissions interview; Stage 1 = foundation leading to RGU Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Nursing or Pharmacy degrees (and the Health Sciences integrated Master of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography and Dietetics)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL iBT 80
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Secondary school certificate or equivalent
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
Interview or selection materials

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Complete the required admission interview or selection process. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,500 GBP
Application fee	£225 GBP
Deposit	£5,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	ICRGU at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Faculty or school	School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, RGU
Department	Pharmacy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	35,120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
31 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.