Our pharmacy degree will prepare you for a career as a pharmacist. You’ll learn about patient care by studying basic and applied science, and clinical and professional practice.
If you are interested in studying the MPharm programme but do not meet the entry criteria to enter directly, this course is for you.
The MPharm with Preparatory Year is a 5-year course, specifically designed for students who have not taken the necessary A level subjects or for students who have been disadvantaged during their secondary education. The MPharm with Preparatory...
<strong>Our pharmacy degree will prepare you for a career as a pharmacist. You’ll learn about patient care by studying basic and applied science, and clinical and professional practice.</strong><br/><br/>If you are interested in studying the MPharm programme but do not meet the entry criteria to enter directly, this course is for you.<br/><br/>The MPharm with Preparatory Year is a 5-year course, specifically designed for students who have not taken the necessary A level subjects or for students who have been disadvantaged during their secondary education. The MPharm with Preparatory Year includes a year of foundational study and prepares you for the MPharm course. Successful completion will allow you to undertake the General Pharmaceutical Council foundation training year that leads to registration as a pharmacist in Great Britain.<br/><br/><strong>What you should know about this course</strong><br/>• Our MPharm Foundation Year prepares you for the Master of Pharmacy programme, if you don’t have the right qualifications for direct entry to the four-year degree course<br/><br/><br/><br/>• This course offers dedicated support for students to develop as both scientists and practitioners<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your academic and clinical skills to enhance your employability after graduation.<br/><br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B231
Institution Code
M62
Points of Entry
Foundation
96
Specific Level 3 subjects are required, see below for further information.
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including Higher Level in a relevant Science subject at grade 3.
MMM
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
C,C,C
including a relevant Science subject.
M
T Level Science (Laboratory Sciences) at grade Merit.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |