Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Foundation Degree (Pre-Pharmacy)
Kingston University
Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Foundation Degree (Pre-Pharmacy)
Course Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– This foundation degree has been accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
– This course offers a good grounding in pharmacyrelated subjects. Once you successfully complete the course, you’ll be able to join Year 2 of the Pharmacy MPharm course or top-up to a pharmacy-related BSc (Hons)
– Many modules incorporate online blended learning, allowing you to study effectively when not on campus.
**About this course**
If you know you have potential but want support before starting a degree in Pharmacy or a pharmacyrelated degree, then this course could be perfect
for you.
Successful completion of this course means you can join Year 2 of the Pharmacy MPharm programme. Alternatively, you may top-up your qualification to a BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Science.
This course studies the main areas of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical and chemical sciences. You’ll take the same modules as students of Year 1 Pharmacy, plus additional modules in chemistry, mathematics and other subjects. You’ll also be able to specialise in an area that interests you. Your scientific learning will be supported by academic and professional skills development.
Course Details - Modules
Please note that this list is an indicative list and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 1: PY4110 - Academic and Professional Skills Portfolio , PY4120 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice, PY4130 - Foundation Chemistry for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, PY4140 - Life Science and Medicines.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Teaching includes lectures, workshops/practicals, tutorials, work-specific tasks and assignments, and online learning.
Assessment is through assignments, presentations, tests, exams and project reports.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
General Pharmaceutical Council
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F190
Institution code:
K84
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A-Level Chemistry Grade D and A-Level Biology (preferred), Maths or Physics. AS Biology is required at Grade D if not taken at A level
UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. General Studies not accepted.
Equivalent of 74 UCAS points from Science related Access to Higher Education
To include a minimum of 4 in Chemistry, Maths and Biology at Higher Level and grade 4 in English at Standard Level
Applied Science only.
T Levels
T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other further education courses. T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education and/or apprenticeships. Students who study T Level spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.
T Levels are the equivalent to three A levels and we recognise the UCAS tariff points they attract in line with other qualifications that aid progression to higher education.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
77%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
For international fees, please visit:
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Provider information
River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ
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