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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 Overview**<br/><br/>Our General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited course will see you master the requirements of a modern day pharmacist, scientist, professional, communicator and health advocate. <br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- Fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our strong NHS and industrial links and enjoy in-built placements in community and hospital settings. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn in our pharmacy practice suite, with flexible teaching spaces and clinical skills areas as well as industry-standard scientific laboratories.<br/><br/><br/>**What youll do**<br/><br/><br/>- You will be taught by GPhC registered working pharmacists, pharmacologists, medicinal chemists, biologists, biomedical scientists and pharmaceutics experts.<br/><br/><br/>- Throughout your four-year degree, integrating science and practice, we’ll ensure your experiential learning increases year on year.<br/><br/><br/>- The overarching philosophy of this degree is to produce graduates who are equipped with the necessary skills, attitudes and knowledge to enter the pre-registration year leading to eventual registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC.<br/><br/><br/>**Accreditations**<br/><br/><br/>- This course is accredited by the GPhC, which regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to be a key member of a healthcare team - becoming a pharmacy expert, health advocate, communicator, collaborator, scholar and professional.<br/><br/><br/>**Future Careers**<br/><br/>As a sought-after graduate with an MPharm in Pharmacy you could work in a GP practice, community or hospital pharmacy, or be in industry or a mental health trust.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Preston Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B230
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |