Pharmacy with Preparatory Year MPharm

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How to apply

Apply through UCAS to study this course (available to apply for from January 2025).

UCAS code: B231 (available to apply for from January 2025)

Preparatory year

Applicants to this course should hold a GPHC recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification.

Students on the preparatory year will study alongside students on other Science and Health level 0 foundation years. For this reason you may see the preparatory year also referred to as a 'foundation year'.

The preparatory year of the programme provides students with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree-level study in the School of Allied Health, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery.

On successful completion of the preparatory year, you will progress to Pharmacy MPharm

Entry requirements

As well as meeting the standard Foundation Year eligibility requirements, applicants to this programme must hold GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in maths and English language.

Applicants to this course should hold a GPHC recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification. Potential applicants holding equivalent qualifications gained overseas should contact us for clarification of eligibility

Applicants will also be required to demonstrate knowledge of scientific method and principles, either by prior level 3 science qualifications, or by performance in an online test.

Students will also be required to have a DBS check and Occupational Health Screening and will be interviewed by both the School of Education and the School of Allied Health, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery.

Programme details

Modules

Over the course of your foundation year you will study a variety of modules that equate to the value of 120 credits. You can check the foundation year programme structure for more information on these modules.

Learning and teaching methods

During the course a number of teaching methods may be used, including:

Lectures and seminars
Problem solving classes
Field studies
Independent study
Skills and subject-based tutorials
Group work
On-line activities
Revision workshops
Laboratory sessions

Programme length

Preparatory Year: One year full time.

Levels 1-4: Four years full time in the School of Allied Health, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery.

Progression to School of Allied Health, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery

You will progress to the School of Allied Health, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery after completing your preparatory year, subject to meeting progression thresholds, which differ across courses and departments.

These will be discussed with applicants at interview. You can use the University's Programme Regulations Finder to view relevant thresholds - search for the relevant course and view information relating to 'Year 0'.

Health clearance

All new students must obtain occupational health clearance, which may require an individual assessment. This is to ensure that you meet the fitness-to-practice standards detailed in the Higher Education Occupational Practitioners (HEOPS) guidance.

We offer support to students with additional needs, for example, through the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service and Student and Academic Services. You can find out more about the network of support services we provide.

A very small number of conditions might, on health and safety grounds, affect your registration with the appropriate regulatory body and your ability to practise in certain clinical situations.

If you're offered a place, you'll need to comply with the Department of Health and Social Care mandatory immunisation requirements.

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