Pharmacist Officer

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg

• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m

• MSFT (beep test) level 5.8

More information about the fitness test

QUALIFIED: Accredited degree in pharmacy (MPharm, BPharm, BSc) and a registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

• Be the expert on medicines to ensure the best outcome for the patient

• Work with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team

• Use problem solving skills to inform decision making

• Work alongside civilian counterparts in a rotational manner to develop clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Step 1
Having successfully completed the Army Officer Selection process and Army Pharmacist interview, you'll 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, which prepares you for Army life. On completion of the course you are awarded a commission into the Army Medical Service.

Step 2
You attend the Royal Army Medical Service Entry Officers' Course, which provides you with the specific knowledge required to begin your career as an Army Pharmacist.

Minimum salary of £42,948

Student bursary (up to £51,000):

Open to candidates who will graduate with an Army endorsed pharmacy degree and intend to join the Royal Army Medical Services as a Pharmacist for at least 4 years.

Paid in annual instalments of £5,000 during your final three years of university then a lump sum of £36,000 on successful completion of Officer training

You may also be paid a lump sum of £5,000 during one year of professional development

For those studying towards a pharmacy degree at a UK university. Apply while you are still at university, before the end of January. You should apply not later than your first year to qualify for the full amount; the Army reserves the right to award bursaries of 1, 2 or 3 years. You must pass the Army Officer Selection Board for professionally qualified officers and the Arm Selection Board for Royal Army Medical Service to qualify. You must also start initial Officer training at Sandhurst before your 37th birthday.

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.