Dr. Harsha Parmar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Harsha Parmar is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at the University of Manchester, passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based learning that prepares pharmacists for practical, patient-facing roles. She co-leads the Prescribing Curriculum within the MPharm programme and has played an instrumental role in enhancing the curriculum to improve graduate employability. Her expertise includes designing innovative educational strategies to promote person-centred care and effective clinical decision-making. Parmar has collaborations with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the General Medical Council, contributing to assessment reform and the evolution of pharmacy curricula. She serves as chair of the National Pharmacy Education Conference and has previously received awards for her inclusive teaching practices. Her research interests include preparation for practice and cultural competency, focusing on pharmacy education and student engagement. She supervises undergraduate projects and is actively involved in developing tools for pharmacy undergraduates to approach learning more effectively. Her contributions have influenced national pharmacy education policy and practices, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment for students in healthcare professions.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Teaching pharmacology and leading the pharmacy practice curriculum.

Awards

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University of Manchester Student Union's Inclusive Teaching Practice Award

2022-01-01
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University of Manchester Distinguished Achievement Medal - Teacher of the Year

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.