"I MAKE THE MOST OF MEDICATIONS"
"THE ARMY PROVIDES THE NECESSARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TO DEAL WITH THE UNEXPECTED."
Training For The Role
Step 1
Having successfully completed the Army Officer Selection process and Army Pharmacist interview; you will be awarded a place on the Commissioning Course Short at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You are taught basic military, survival and weapon handling skills alongside other professionally-qualified officers. The training is designed to prepare you for military life. On completion of the course you will awarded a commission into the Army Medical Services.
Step 2
You will then attend the Army Medical Services Entry Officers' Course (EOC), which provides you with the specific knowledge required to begin your career as an Army Pharmacist.
Entry Requirements
Age:
17 years 9 months - 33 years 9 months
Qualifications:
QUALIFIED
Accredited degree in pharmacy (MPharm, BPharm, BSc) and a registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
- 2km run 10m 15s (multistage fitness test)
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
All Pharmacists can gain postgraduate qualifications throughout their career, such as a diploma in clinical pharmacy and non-medical prescribing. You may also have the opportunity to study at MSc level.
Rank Progression
Learn about rank progression here.
Pay and Benefits
“Army Pharmacists must have a comprehensive understanding of primary and secondary healthcare, medical logistics, law, travel medicine and public health, and apply it to the military environment. This sounds daunting but the Army provides the necessary training and experience to deal with the unexpected.”
HOW TO APPLY
If you've got your qualifications, then apply online. Your application will be passed to our specialist team, who will help guide you through the process towards joining in this role. You'll need to pass a specialist skills interview to check that your skills are in line with our needs.
Training For The Role
Step 1
You will complete two 2-week courses at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to form the basis of your military training.
Step 2
Your trade specific training will depend on your civilian qualifications and experience.
Entry Requirements
Age:
18 years - 49 years 9 months
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
- 2km run 10m 15s (multistage fitness test)
Qualifications:
72 UCAS points and at least 35 ALIS points at GCSE or equivalent, including a minimum grade C/4 in English, Maths and a science or foreign language. Accredited degree in pharmacy (MPharm, BPharm, BSc). Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
On successful entry into the Army Medical Services Reserve you will be eligible to apply for funding for Professional Qualifications to help you in your role with the Army Medical Services.
Pay and Benefits
You’ll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £66.54 once you have passed Army Officer Selection and rising to £79.98 per day once you’ve commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you’re entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
From the Field
“Army Pharmacists must have a comprehensive understanding of primary and secondary healthcare, medical logistics, law, travel medicine and public health, and apply it to the military environment. This sounds daunting but the Army provides the necessary training and experience to deal with the unexpected.”
HOW TO APPLY
If you've got your qualifications, then apply online. Your application will be passed to our specialist team, who will help guide you through the process towards joining in this role. You'll need to pass a specialist skills interview to check that your skills are in line with our needs.
