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MPharm (Hons) Preparation for Pharmacy at University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our Preparation for Pharmacy year zero preparation course is designed for mature students who've typically been out of formal education for at least four years at the point of entry and/or who have taken non-traditional qualifications. Preparation for Pharmacy leads to access onto our undergraduate Pharmacy (MPharm) course. The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with local FE partners, has developed a year zero preparation course that leads to access onto a variety of vocational Health Studies programmes.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences  |  Duration: 5 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course provides the necessary academic grounding for admission to the MPharm course by studying the following modules in semester one: Compulsory modules in semester one include Chemistry for Health Studies 1, Biology for Health Studies 1, Maths for Health Studies 1, Foundations of Professional Studies.

Career pathways

Following successful completion of the Preparation for Pharmacy programme and then a s a University of Liverpool MPharm graduate, you’ll be well-equipped for a rewarding and flexible career in pharmacy, playing a vital role in modern healthcare by supporting patients to use their medicines safely and effectively.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE: 5 GCSE Grade 6 (B) to include Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry and Biology (or dual combined science).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Foundation year fee £10,050; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £16,500 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ucas.com/students

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