**Reasons to choose Kingston** – Kingston is ranked No.1 in London for Pharmacy (Guardian league table 2019, 2020 & 2021) and number 7 in the UK (Guardian league table 2021). –This foundation year is designed for access to higher education but is distinctive from other Level 3 courses. It’s part of an extended degree programme, tailored to our accredited Pharmacy course at Level 4. –The course focuses on practical work and the acquisition of practical skills. **About this course** Are you interested in health issues and the treatment and prevention of disease? Have you considered a career as a pharmacist? This course is an ideal first step towards a pharmaceutical career. It examines the science behind the preparation, supply and monitoring of medicines. You’ll study law, ethics, dispensing practice, the role of hospitals, community, GP practice, care home and industrial pharmacists. Working alongside other future healthcare professionals, you’ll talk to patients about their conditions and treatment. Through case studies, you’ll learn how chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics affect clinical practice. In Year 4 you’ll complete a research-based project, for which you’ll receive specialist tuition.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Year 0 (Foundation) core modules: CX3005 - Computer programming, SX3006 - Mathematics For Science, SX3001 - Scientific Investigation & Skills. Year 0 (Foundation) optional modules: SX3002 - Biology, SX3003 - Chemistry, CX3001 - Technical  Investigation & Skills, CX3002 - Mathematics for Computing, CX3003 - Mathematics, CX3004 - Computer Systems, SX3007 - Environment Science & Geography, SX3005 - Sport Science. Year 1: PY4010 - The Human Body, PY4020 - The Role of the Pharmacist, PY4030 - The Science of Medicines, PY4040 - The Science of Drugs, PY4000 - Academic and Professional Portfolio. Year 2: PY5010 - Drug Design and Medicine Development, PY5020 - Pharmacy Law, Ethics and Practice, PY5030 - The Central Nervous System and Mental Health, PY5040 - The Cardio-Respiratory System 1, PY5000 - Academic and Professional Portfolio. Year 3: PY6010 - Infection, Immunology and Cancer, PY6020 - Endocrine, Reproduction and Inflammation, PY6030 - The Cardio-Respiratory System 2, PY6040 - Gastrointestinal, Liver and Skin, PY6000 - Academic and Professional Portfolio. Year 4: PY7010 - Technology to Care, PY7020 - Effective Decision Making for Pharmacy Practice, PY7030 - Research methods and project, PY7000 - Academic and Professional Portfolio.

Teaching includes lectures, workshops, tutorials, seminars and practical classes, backed up by computer-assisted learning, problem-based learning and self-directed study. A unique feature of the course is that a significant component of teaching is by scientists and clinicians at the medical school at St George's, University of London. As well as being taught by practising pharmacists, doctors and pharmaceutical scientists you will also work with hospital and community pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. You will also have contact and learn from patients. Assessment includes module (not modular) exams, coursework and practical assessments including professional and clinical skills.

General Pharmaceutical Council

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.

Course code: B231

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

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

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/pharmacy/entry-requirements.html

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1

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

River House
53-57 High Street
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Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ