Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading destinations for pharmacy education after being recognised as the highest ranked provider of the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree in the Complete University Guide 2027.
The latest rankings place QUB’s School of Pharmacy 2nd in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology, while also securing 1st place for Student Satisfaction and 1st place for Graduate Prospects. The results reinforce the University’s reputation for delivering a high quality pharmacy education that combines academic excellence with strong career outcomes.
For prospective pharmacy students, the rankings provide independent recognition of the strength of QUB’s MPharm programme. As the role of pharmacists continues to evolve across community pharmacy, hospital practice and primary care, students are increasingly seeking courses that offer both clinical preparation and excellent employment prospects.
The University’s top ranking for Student Satisfaction reflects the positive learning experience reported by students, while its leading position for Graduate Prospects highlights the success of graduates in progressing into professional careers following qualification.
QUB’s School of Pharmacy also enjoys an international reputation, with Pharmacy and Pharmacology ranked among the world’s leading programmes. Combined with its latest UK rankings, this further cements Belfast’s position as a centre of excellence for pharmacy education.
The Complete University Guide 2027 results provide further evidence that QUB remains one of the strongest choices for aspiring pharmacists, offering an MPharm programme recognised for its student experience, graduate outcomes and academic quality.