Course Overview - Pharmacy MPharm

**Course Overview**

Our General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited course will see you master the requirements of a modern day pharmacist, scientist, professional, communicator and health advocate.

**Why study with us**


- Fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).


- Benefit from our strong NHS and industrial links and enjoy in-built placements in community and hospital settings.


- Learn in our pharmacy practice suite, with flexible teaching spaces and clinical skills areas as well as industry-s...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Preston Campus

Course Address
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE

Application Details

Course Code

B230

Institution Code

C30

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE with 128 points including 15 level 3 credits of Chemistry or Biology at Distinction AND 15 level 3 credits in another Science subject at Distinction. Accepted second sciences are: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Statistics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Pass International Baccalaureate including 128 points from Higher Level Subjects. Grade 6 at Higher Level Chemistry or Biology and second Higher Level Science at grade 6 and a third subject at Higher Level grade 5. Standard level required in Chemistry and Biology if not taken at Higher Level. Accepted second sciences are: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Statistics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D*D*

Applied Science required. Applied Science BTEC Modules required - awarded 2016 onwards: Distinction in Principles and Applications of Science I, Science Investigation Skills, Principles and Applications of Science II AND: Distinction in THREE of the following; Physiology of Human Body Systems, Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Diseases and Infections, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Practical Chemical Analysis. Awarded prior to 2016 must have the following; Distinction in Fundamentals of Science, Scientific Investigations, in Using Mathematical Tools in Science OR: Distinction in Mathematical Calculations for Science AND 8 Using Statistics in Science, AND in FIVE of the following; Physiology of Human Body Systems, Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques, Microbiological Techniques, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Practical Chemical Analysis, Chemical Laboratory Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Chemical Periodicity and Its Applications, Industrial Applications of Organic Chem

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

128 UCAS points from A and B grades or H1 and H2 grades. Must include Chemistry or Biology and another Science subject. Accepted second sciences are: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Statistics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent, and Chemistry and Biology if no A2 in that subject. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

Applied Science required, must be alongside Grade B in A Level Chemistry or Biology. Applied Science BTEC Modules required - awarded 2016 onwards: Distinction in Principles and Applications of Science I, Science Investigation Skills, Principles and Applications of Science II AND: Distinction in THREE of the following; Physiology of Human Body Systems, Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Diseases and Infections, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry, Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Practical Chemical Analysis. Awarded prior to 2016 must have the following; Distinction in Fundamentals of Science, Scientific Investigations, in Using Mathematical Tools in Science OR: Distinction in Mathematical Calculations for Science AND 8 Using Statistics in Science, AND in FIVE of the following; Physiology of Human Body Systems, Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction, Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques, Microbiological Techniques, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Practical Chemical Analysis, Chemical Laboratory Techniques, Industrial Chemical Reactions, Chemical Periodicity an

Scottish Advanced Higher

BBB or equivalent 120 points from three Advanced Highers, must include Chemistry or Biology at grade B or above and another Science at grade B or above. Accepted second sciences are: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Statistics

A level

B,B,B

Or equivalent 120 points from three A-Levels, must include Chemistry or Biology at grade B or above and another science at grade B or above. (Accepted sciences are: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Statistics). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship and Community Studies are not accepted.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,535