MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy with Preparatory Year (at the University of Plymouth) at University of Bath

Programme overview

Study our highly-ranked pharmacy course, with a preparatory year, at the University of Plymouth in preparation for a role at the forefront of modern healthcare. Benefit from a one-year, full-time, face-to-face, preparatory year before undertaking our four-year MPharm pharmacy course at the University of Plymouth. The preparatory year provides you with underpinning knowledge and experience so that you are ready to enter into Year 1 of our Bath MPharm at the University of Plymouth.

What you will study

This course lasts 5 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2032.

Career pathways

As a graduate of one of the top schools of pharmacy in the UK, you’ll be well-equipped for a rewarding career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical research. Our students are well prepared for, and consistently perform well in, the national NHS Oriel recruitment process for their Foundation Year place.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer: Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your A level subjects. IB Diploma: If you study Chemistry and at least one other maths or science subject at Higher Level:. BTEC typical offer: DMM or DDD. GCSE: A minimum of 4 or C in GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language or Literature (or equivalent from English language category B). English language: IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components. ## Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for full-time campus-based courses; 2027/28 Home fees are subject to parliamentary approval. Placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,950 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, Band 3 (Science, Engineering, Health and Psychology courses); placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years at the University of Plymouth

Apply through the official page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-an-undergraduate-course/

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