Pharmacology Tutor UK

Expert 1:1 Support for OSPAP, NMP, PSA, MPharm & Medical Students

Looking for help with pharmacology?

I provide personalised online pharmacology tutoring to help students understand difficult concepts, improve confidence and perform better in exams and assessments.

Whether you're studying for OSPAP, an Independent Prescribing qualification, the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA), an MPharm degree or medical school examinations, sessions are tailored to your individual needs and learning goals.

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Dr Mike Davies, Clinical Prescribing Tutor & Managing Director

Why Choose Pharmascholar?

✅ MPharm, PhD, PGCertHE, FHEA, ILM Level 5

✅ Clinical Prescribing Tutor & University Educator

✅ 24+ Years Teaching Experience

✅ Specialist in Pharmacology, Therapeutics & Prescribing

✅ Online Support Across the UK & Internationally

✅ Free 15-Minute Consultation

✅ Students Report Increased Knowledge & Confidence

✅ Exam Performance is Frequently Improved

Contact Me to Help You Grow Your Confidence

Helping Students Succeed

Pharmacology can feel overwhelming. There are countless drug classes, mechanisms of action, adverse effects and clinical applications to understand. Many students spend hours memorising information without feeling confident when it comes to examinations or clinical scenarios. My approach focuses on helping students understand pharmacology rather than simply memorising it. Students commonly report:

✅ Improved understanding

✅ Greater confidence

✅ Better exam technique

✅ Stronger clinical reasoning

✅ Improved assessment performance

✅ More effective revision strategies

One recent student progressed from failing Year 2 MPharm pharmacology assessments to consistently performing at a 2:1 standard through structured one-to-one support and focused revision.

What Students Say...

Student studying pharmacology, therapeutics and prescribing concepts.

MBBS Student

"I'd spent weeks trying to memorise pharmacology, but things only started to make sense when Mike explained the patterns behind the drug classes. After a few sessions, I understood the subject far better and felt much less overwhelmed ready for the PSA."

Healthcare student participating in university pharmacology and therapeutics teaching.

OSPAP Student

"Before tutoring, I constantly doubted myself when answering pharmacology questions. The sessions with Mike helped me build confidence and approach exams with a much clearer strategy."

Pharmacy student studying pharmacology concepts and drug mechanisms.

MPharm Student

"I initially contacted Mike after performing poorly in pharmacology assessments. His structured approach helped me identify exactly where I was going wrong, and over time I improved from failing marks to working consistently at a 2:1 standard."

Why Learn with Pharmascholar?

Unlike many tutoring services, I combine academic qualifications, prescribing expertise, real-world experience alongside higher education teaching experience. My qualifications include:

MPharm (Master of Pharmacy)
PhD
PGCertHE
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
ILM Level 5 Leadership & Management

Professional Experience

Clinical Prescribing Tutor at a Medical School in the North West of England
University Educator
Prescribing Education Specialist
Healthcare & Medicines Expert

As a Clinical Prescribing Tutor, I teach pharmacology in the context in which students are expected to use it: understanding medicines, applying knowledge safely and making effective clinical decisions.

Ready to Stop Struggling with Pharmacology?

Specialist Pharmacology Tutoring Services

OSPAP Pharmacology Tutor

Helping OSPAP students develop confidence in pharmacology, therapeutics and exam technique through personalised 1:1 support.

NMP Pharmacology Tutor

Specialist support for Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) and V300 students studying pharmacology, therapeutics and prescribing.

PSA Tutor UK

Focused preparation for the Prescribing Safety Assessment, including medication safety, prescribing decisions and exam strategy.

Medical Pharmacology Tutor

Support for MBBS and UKMLA students studying clinical pharmacology, therapeutics and prescribing.

MPharm Pharmacology Tutor

Helping pharmacy students understand complex pharmacology concepts, improve confidence and achieve stronger assessment results.

Pharmacology Topics Covered

Support is available across a wide range of pharmacology and prescribing topics, including:

Core Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Drug Mechanisms of Action
Drug-Receptor Interactions
Drug Metabolism
Drug Elimination
Adverse Drug Reactions
Drug Interactions

System-Based Pharmacology

Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Respiratory Pharmacology
Endocrine Pharmacology
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
Renal Pharmacology
Central Nervous System Pharmacology
Antimicrobial Pharmacology
Oncology Pharmacology

Therapeutics & Prescribing

Prescribing Principles
Medicines Optimisation
Medication Safety
Clinical Reasoning
Therapeutic Decision-Making
Prescribing Safety Assessment Preparation

Common Pharmacology Challenges

Many students seek support because they struggle with:

Understanding pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Remembering drug classes and mechanisms of action
Applying pharmacology to clinical scenarios
Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions
Antimicrobial prescribing
Cardiovascular and CNS pharmacology
Therapeutics and prescribing assessments
PSA-style questions
OSPAP and NMP pharmacology revision

My sessions provide practical frameworks and clear explanations that improve both understanding and retention.

Improve Your Understanding. Improve Your Results.

Who I Help

I provide one-to-one online pharmacology tuition for:

Medical Students

Support with systems-based pharmacology, prescribing, clinical application, revision strategies and exam preparation.

Pharmacy Students

Help with mechanisms of action, drug classifications, therapeutics, calculations, case-based learning and OSCE preparation.

OSPAP Candidates

Dedicated support for overseas pharmacists preparing for OSPAP assessments, pharmacology revision and registration-related examinations.

International Pharmacists

Guidance on understanding UK prescribing practice, medicines optimisation, clinical reasoning and applying pharmacology in a UK healthcare context.

Non-Medical Prescribers

Support for nurses, pharmacists and allied healthcare professionals studying for prescribing qualifications and assessments.

Areas Served

Although all tuition is delivered online, I regularly support learners throughout:

- Preston

- Lancashire

- Manchester

- Liverpool

- Leeds

- Birmingham

- London

- Scotland

- Wales

- Northern Ireland

As sessions are delivered remotely, students can access support from anywhere in the UK or internationally.

Pricing

✅ Free 15-Minute Consultation

Not sure whether tutoring is right for you? Book a free consultation to discuss:

Your course and assessments
Areas you find challenging
Your learning goals
How I can help

No obligation. No pressure. Just an opportunity to explore whether personalised tutoring is the right fit for you.

✅ Individual Tuition

£50 per Hour

Personalised one-to-one online support tailored to your course, learning needs and assessments. Suitable for:

OSPAP Students
NMP / Independent Prescribing Students
PSA Candidates
MPharm Students
Medical Students
Healthcare Professionals

✅ Multi-Session Package

5 Sessions for £225

Save £25
Ideal for exam preparation
Structured revision support
Build confidence over time

✅ Study With Friends

Learn together and reduce the cost per person.

2 Students - £30

3 Students - £25

4 Students - £20

5 Students - £18

Prices shown are per person, per session.

✅ Discounts

🎓 Student Discount

10% discount available to university students.

🏥 NHS Discount

10% discount available to NHS staff.

💙 Blue Light Card Discount

10% discount available to Blue Light Card holders.

Valid proof may be requested.

✅ Refer a Friend

Recommend Pharmascholar to a friend or colleague. If they book and complete a paid session:

They receive 10% off their first session
You receive £10 credit towards your next session

There is no limit to the number of successful referrals.

"Unlike large tutoring companies, I provide fully personalised 1:1 support based on 24+ years of teaching experience in UK higher education, with sessions tailored directly to your course, exam format and individual learning gaps."

Dr Mike Davies, Clinical Prescribing Tutor & Managing Director

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you help OSPAP students?

Yes. OSPAP pharmacology, therapeutics and examination preparation are common areas of support.

Do you support NMP and V300 students?

Yes. I regularly support Independent Prescribing students studying advanced pharmacology, therapeutics and prescribing.

Can you help with the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA)?

Absolutely. Sessions can focus specifically on prescribing confidence, medication safety and PSA preparation.

Do you teach online?

Yes. All tutoring is delivered online, allowing students throughout the UK and internationally to access specialist pharmacology support.

What makes Pharmascholar different?

I combine an MPharm, PhD, PGCertHE, FHEA status, prescribing expertise, university teaching experience and more than 24 years of teaching experience. My approach focuses on understanding, confidence and examination performance rather than memorisation alone.

Ready to Improve Your Pharmacology?

Whether you're preparing for OSPAP, NMP, PSA, MPharm or medical school assessments, personalised one-to-one support can help you develop deeper understanding, greater confidence and stronger academic performance.

Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation Today

Understand More. Revise Smarter. Perform Better.

PharmaScholar | Pharmacology Tutor UK

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⚡ How to Study Pharmacology Fast

Learn practical revision techniques, active recall methods and proven strategies for mastering pharmacology efficiently.

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🧠 How to Study Pharmacology: 5 Simple Revision Strategies

Simple and effective revision techniques to help improve understanding, retention and exam performance.

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💊 How to Write a Prescription (UK) + Common Errors

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✅ PSA Preparation Tips for UK Medical Students

Helpful advice for students preparing for the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA), including revision strategies and exam preparation tips.

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