
Pharmacy Year Zero Foundation MPharm
Course Overview - Pharmacy Year Zero Foundation MPharm
Your first year is taught at DMUIC, located in the heart of the DMU campus. As a DMUIC student, you’ll have full access to all university facilities, including the library, gym, cafes, and computer labs. You’ll benefit from small class sizes, expert tutors, and plenty of support to help you succeed.
This five-year Pharmacy MPharm Year Zero is perfect if you want to become a pharmacist but don’t have the grades for direct entry. In Year Zero, you’ll build essential skills in chemistry, biology, mathematics, IT, and communication—all key to your future studies in pharmacy. On...
Your first year is taught at DMUIC, located in the heart of the DMU campus. As a DMUIC student, you’ll have full access to all university facilities, including the library, gym, cafes, and computer labs. You’ll benefit from small class sizes, expert tutors, and plenty of support to help you succeed.<br/><br/>This five-year Pharmacy MPharm Year Zero is perfect if you want to become a pharmacist but don’t have the grades for direct entry. In Year Zero, you’ll build essential skills in chemistry, biology, mathematics, IT, and communication—all key to your future studies in pharmacy. Once you’ve completed Year Zero and have met the criteria for continuation (criteria include an interview and a review of both academic and non-academic considerations), you’ll progress directly onto the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) programme at DMU.<br/><br/>Key features<br/><br/><br/>• Build strong foundational skills: Complete Year Zero and meet our progression criteria to transition onto our professionally accredited Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) course.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Expert teaching: Learn from experienced tutors who combine academic excellence with high levels of personalised support.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A renowned reputation: Benefit from over 120 years of teaching experience in the renowned Leicester School of Pharmacy.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborative learning: Work alongside future health and social care professionals, gaining valuable team-based learning experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Career ready: DMU MPharm graduates have gone on to rewarding careers across all sectors of pharmacy, including roles in community pharmacies, NHS settings, primary care, and the pharmaceutical industry.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Partner College DMUIC
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B231
Institution Code
D26
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
A minimum of 96 UCAS points from 3 A levels, including Biology OR Chemistry at Grade C or above. If applicants have both Chemistry and Biology then one must be a grade C or above, and the other a grade D or below.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to Science HE diploma with equivalent to 96 tariff points, to include 15 level three chemistry or biology credits at merit Applicants with 15 level three credits in chemistry and biology should consider applying for the MPharm 4 year course. English Language and Maths GCSEs required as separate qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Must be achieved from a BTEC in Science. Applicants with chemistry A2 and BTEC National Diploma Applied Science are not eligible for this conversion course and should apply for the MPharm 4 year course)
A level
A minimum of 96 UCAS points from 3 A levels, including Biology OR Chemistry at Grade C or above. If applicants have both Chemistry and Biology then one must be a grade C or above, and the other a grade D or below.
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Pass in Science (C or above on the core)
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Fees and funding
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 |
EU, International | £16,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |