Minimum number of A Levels required: 3 Subject specific requirements: 120 points from 3 A Levels with Chemistry (Grade C). We would prefer applicants to also hold a qualification in a second science subject Is general studies acceptable? No Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications Average A Level offer: BBB

​All successful pharmacy students should complete a health screening program before commencing clinical placements. The standards for training in pharmacy are defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Department of Health (DH). These standards meet the criteria in the Equality Act in that they are a proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aim of ensuring patient safety. Admissions process The admissions criteria for the LJMU Pharmacy undergraduate programme (MPharm) has changed. Applicants are no longer interviewed or required to sit an admissions test. See the full details on our course page. Guidance for international applicants - MPharm Pharmacy ‘Before you Arrive’ guidance If you accept your offer of a place on the MPharm Pharmacy programme, you will need to complete a number of checks listed below. These are required by law and you will need to start this process prior to your arrival in the UK. • Health Questionnaire • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check • Criminal Records Check (from your home country) • Letter of Good Character (written in English) Please note that the above additional requirements, non-UK ‘Criminal Records Check’ and ‘Letter of Good Character’ are in addition to your UK DBS check, and are not an alternative to it. Please see the details on our course page for further guidance. Please hand in your ‘Letter of Good Character’ and your ‘Criminal Records Check’, including your name and student ID number, to the Placement Learning Support Unit, Room 904 in the James Parsons Building at Byrom Street by Friday 27th September 2019. If you require support with any aspect of this process, please contact: Placement Learning Support Unit Liverpool John Moores University Room 904, James Parsons Building Byrom Street Liverpool L3 3AF United Kingdom Email: scienceplsu@ljmu.ac.uk Phone: 0151 231 2079

Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Further information: Access programme must have been taken in a relevant subject area. Applicants must achieve a Distinction in all of the graded level three Access programme modules. Biology and Chemistry must be covered.

International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Additional information: 27 IB Diploma Points. Needs to include higher level Chemistry and Biology.

Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications Extended diploma subjects / grades required: BTEC acceptable only with an A2 Chemistry Grade C and AS Biology Grade C

Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Grades / subjects required: 120 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects. Biology and Chemistry must be taken at higher level.