MPharm Pharmacy with a Preparatory Year
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 5 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Pharmacy
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Our MPharm Pharmacy with a Preparatory Year degree programme is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). It's a five-year course that prepares you for university-level study in pharmacy. The course is specifically designed for those who do not have the required qualifications for direct entry onto the four-year MPharm course. Our MPharm degree programme has a global reputation for exceptional, innovative teaching, backed by world-class research. You’ll focus on clinical skills development and practical experience to develop your professional attributes and competencies. You'll benefit from the support of our friendly staff, who are leading researchers and practitioners. Furthermore, your learning will be integrated with placements from the very beginning of this four-year course. Whatever your focus, your course will reflect the most up-to-date developments in pharmaceutical science and the most recent advances in clinical practice. This course is intended for UK students who wish to later register as a Pharmacist in the UK following a 12-month period of foundation training undertaken after graduation. If you wish to register as a pharmacist overseas, we recommend you check this course is acceptable for this purpose in that country.
Entry requirements
| BTEC | MMM · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma |
|---|---|
| T Levels | Pass |
| Access to HE Diploma | Pass · Pass; with 45 credits at Level 3 |
| A levels | CCC |
| A levels | CDD · contextual offer |
| BTEC | MMP · contextual offer |
| Other conditions | interview · Interview required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 |
| Scottish Highers | BBCCC |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | 6 subjects at H4 |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 6 |
|---|
IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)
Fees
International students: £29,300 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £29,300 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
UCAS deadline (equal consideration)
Campus
- Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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