MPharm Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Our course is designed for promising students without the right entry qualifications who wish to train as a pharmacist. Prepare for our MPharm degree if you do not meet the direct entry requirements. 95% of your time will be spent studying at the nearby Xaverian College and 5% of your time will be the University.

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

What you will study

The preparatory (foundation) year is a one-year full-time course following a modular structure. All units on the course are compulsory. Year 1 compulsory units include Foundations of Pharmacy, Gastrointestinal system, liver and kidneys.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of the MPharm degree, you will be recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as entitled to register as a pharmacist after completing one year of professional Foundation Training. Pharmacists are the profession legally responsible for the supply of medicines.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: BBC - CCC including Chemistry and either Biology or Mathematics, plus one further rigorous academic subject. You will also need to meet the University's contextual admissions. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. International Baccalaureate: 28 - 30. GCSE: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy. Interview: Interviews will be scheduled via Microsoft Teams and will be conducted one-to-one with an academic member of staff.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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

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