MPharm (Pharmacy) with Preparatory Year

Medway School of Pharmacy
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MPharm Full-time including foundation year 5 Years Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 points

About this course

Our pharmacy degree will prepare you for a career as a pharmacist. You’ll learn about patient care by studying basic and applied science, and clinical and professional practice.

If you are interested in studying the MPharm programme but do not meet the entry criteria to enter directly, this course is for you.

The MPharm with Preparatory Year is a 5-year course, specifically designed for students who have not taken the necessary A level subjects or for students who have been disadvantaged during their secondary education. The MPharm with Preparatory Year includes a year of foundational study and prepares you for the MPharm course. Successful completion will allow you to undertake the General Pharmaceutical Council foundation training year that leads to registration as a pharmacist in Great Britain.

What you should know about this course

  • Our MPharm Foundation Year prepares you for the Master of Pharmacy programme, if you don’t have the right qualifications for direct entry to the four-year degree course

  • This course offers dedicated support for students to develop as both scientists and practitioners

  • Develop your academic and clinical skills to enhance your employability after graduation.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2111 Chemical scientists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2112 Biological scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Pharmacy - MPharm
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Chatham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
    Subjects
    Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology