 is responsible for maintaining the health of servicemen and women. The Corps is represented wherever the British Army is deployed, providing medical support to operations, exercises and Adventurous Training expeditions all over the world.

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.

When you decide to apply, your local unit will help you through the process - you don't need to wait until you've finished Army Assessment to get involved.

. The application process will take some time, but you can also ring the unit you're interested in joining - the team there will help often invite you to join them for drill nights, and you'll get support for your application.

The Royal Army Medical Service uses a huge range of medications and medical devices. As a Pharmacist Officer, you have the medical knowledge to advise senior commanders on the use and management of medications. You can give guidance on distributing medical suppliers and pharmaceutical care in the Joint Hospital Group Units. 

What’s more, you can advise GPs in primary care and give pharmaceutical support to overseas bases. During conflict or other operations, you deploy with a Multi-Role Medical Regiments (MMR) where you’ll provide a dispensing and ward-based clinical service.

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.

You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £78.60 per day once you have passed Army Officer Selection and rising to £93.96 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.

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

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).

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.

On successful entry into the Royal Army Medical Services Reserve you will be eligible to apply for funding for Professional Qualifications to help you in your role with the Royal Army Medical Services.

Serve as a Pharmacist Officer in the Royal Army Medical Service, providing essential pharmaceutical care. Enhance your career with diverse experiences and training.

Become a Pharmacist Officer - Royal Army Medical Service | Army Jobs

Serve as a Reserve Pharmacist Officer in the Royal Army Medical Service, providing essential pharmaceutical care. Enhance your career with diverse experiences and training.

Reserve Pharmacist Officer - Royal Army Medical Service | Army Jobs

“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.”

Pharmacist Officer

 process and Army Pharmacist interview, you'll be awarded a place on the Commissioning Course Short at the 

. 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.

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.

You will complete two, two-week courses at the 

, which forms the basis of your military training.

Your trade-specific training will depend on your civilian qualifications and experience.

Pharmacist Officer - Reserve

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