Deliver critical pharmaceutical expertise while building a leadership career in one of the UK’s most respected healthcare teams.
About the Company
The Royal Army Medical Service (RAMS) provides essential medical support to the British Army around the world. From primary care to hospital-level services, RAMS ensures the health and wellbeing of service personnel across deployments, training exercises, and humanitarian operations.
About the Opportunity
As a Pharmacist Officer, you’ll play a key role in managing medications and advising military commanders, clinicians, and GPs. You'll gain hands-on experience in clinical and operational settings, deploy worldwide with medical units, and rotate through civilian placements to enhance your skills. With access to postgraduate training including diplomas, non-medical prescribing, and MSc-level qualifications, this is a career that combines clinical development, leadership, and global impact. Starting pay is £33,183, rising to £39,671 after training, with a bursary of up to £51,000 available for students.
What We're Looking For
- Aged 17 years & 9 months to 36 years & 11 months
- Accredited pharmacy degree (MPharm, BPharm, or BSc)
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Physically fit (Mid Thigh Pull 50kg, Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m, Beep Test Level 5.8)
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Committed to at least 4 years of service after completing training
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.
