Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2021/22 leavers for the following course(s):
- Pharmacy MPharm
Example job titles
- Clinical Rotational Pharmacist
- Chemical Pharmacist
- Pre-Registration Pharmacist
- Safety Associate
Example employers
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- NHS
- Reckitt
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2021/22 cohort 1 | 50 |
| % response rate | 67% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 78% |
| Further study, training or research | 3% |
| Self-employed/own business | |
| Other 3 | 9% |
| Unemployed 4 | 9% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
Pharmacists are medicine experts who combine scientific knowledge with clinical skills. They work across healthcare settings including hospitals, GP surgeries and community pharmacies, requiring both scientific expertise and strong interpersonal abilities. The role demands methodical thinking, compassion, numeracy and attention to detail. Pharmacists collaborate regularly with various healthcare professionals and can also pursue careers in education, business and research.
Industries
According to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, pharmacists form the UK's third largest healthcare profession after doctors and nurses. As frontline healthcare providers, they are often the public's first point of contact for treatment. The profession extends beyond clinical settings into pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, where pharmacists work in research and development of new drugs and delivery methods. Opportunities exist in clinical trials across industry and the NHS, as well as in regulatory affairs, where pharmacists ensure new products meet safety and licensing requirements.
Occupations
Qualifying as a pharmacist requires completing pre-registration training under supervision after graduation. This training can take place in community pharmacy, hospital settings, pharmaceutical companies or a combination. Career paths extend well beyond traditional hospital and community pharmacy roles, encompassing research, consulting, sales, supply chain and manufacturing positions.
Further study
Some Pharmacy graduates may pursue further study to develop expertise in a specialist field. This can include vocational courses such as a PGCE to train as teachers, graduate entry into medicine or a PhD to research a novel drug and vaccine discovery
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?