Course Summary

Our four-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) course will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to enter the pharmacy profession. We integrate science and practice throughout the course, giving you the unique opportunity to learn from community and hospital pharmacists in each year of your studies. You will become familiar with the professional aspects of pharmacy, as well as learn how to communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals and develop the skills you need to adapt to any changes that may occur during your career. Our MPharm degree is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Upon successful completion of the course, you will need to undertake a year of pre-registration training, take the GPhC's registration exam and meet fitness to practise requirements before becoming a fully-fledged pharmacist.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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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: B230

Institution code: M20

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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

We require Grades ABB-AAB. This must include Chemistry, either Mathematics or Biology, and one further rigorous academic subject (we do not accept General Studies or Critical Thinking). You are required to obtain a pass in the practical element of any science A-level taken. Selection for interview is based on predicted Grades BBB. Please note the specific offer conditions will be based on the assessment of the interviewer. Typical Contextual Offer: BBB-ABB (including specific subjects).

We normally require Grades AABBB in five suitable Scottish Higher level subjects (including Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics) plus Advanced Higher Grade B in Chemistry. English Language and Maths not taken at Higher/Advanced must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5.

We do not accept AS grades in place of A2-level grades.

We require 60 credits overall with 45 at Level 3, including a minimum of 15 credits in Chemistry with a Distinction grade, plus a minimum of 15 credits in Mathematics or Biology with a Distinction grade and the remaining 15 credits at Distinction grade. You should also have a good set of GCSEs (minimum of five subjects) with English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 (B), or equivalent. We will accept C+ in the Northern Ireland reformed GCSE. Students educated up to GCSE level who have only taken a one-year Access course will not normally be accepted.

We normally require Grades AABBB in five suitable Scottish Higher level subjects (including Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics) plus Advanced Higher Grade B in Chemistry. English Language and Maths not taken at Higher/Advanced must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5.

We require successful completion of a BTEC National Diploma at Grades DD in a science-based subject (must include Biology) with A-level Chemistry at Grade B or above.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

We accept the Cambridge Technical Diploma (in any subject) at Grade DD in lieu of the third A-level only. It must be offered alongside A-level Chemistry and either A-level Biology or Mathematics at Grades A/B.

Either 35 points overall including: -Grades 6,6,5 in higher level Chemistry, alongside higher level Biology and standard level Mathematics or -Higher level Mathematics and standard level Biology Or 34 points overall including: -Grades 6,5,5 in higher level Chemistry, alongside higher level Biology and standard level Mathematics or - Higher level Mathematics and standard level Biology. Please note the specific offer conditions will be based on the assessment of the interviewer.

We accept the BTEC National Foundation Diploma at Grade D in lieu of the third A-level only. It must be offered alongside A-level Chemistry and either A-level Biology or Mathematics at Grade A/B.

We accept the Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma (in any subject) at Grade DDD in lieu of the third A-level only. It must be offered alongside A-level Chemistry and either A-level Biology or Mathematics at Grades A/B.

We accept the BTEC National Extended Certificate at Grade D in lieu of the third A-level only. It must be offered alongside A-level Chemistry and either A-level Biology or Mathematics at Grades A/B.

We accept the Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma (in any subject) at Grade DD in lieu of the third A-level only. It must be offered alongside A-level Chemistry and either A-level Biology or Mathematics at Grades A/B.

We accept the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (in any subject) at Grade D in lieu of the third A-level only. It must be offered alongside A-level Chemistry and either A-level Biology or Mathematics at Grades A/B.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate in place of the third A-level only.

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken to include Chemistry and either Biology or Mathematics. Grades required will be D3 - M2 and/or A-B.

The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme in Science, are required to achieve ABB in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics and an EAP score of B. INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students are required to attend an interview. Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year in Science are required to achieve ABB in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics and an EAP requirements score of B.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0
TOEFL (iBT) 100.0

We require one of the following: GCSE, IGCSE or O-level English Language at grade 5 (B). We will accept C+ in the Northern Ireland reformed GCSE. UCLES or CIE 1119 English Language at Grade B or higher. IELTS grade 7.0. TOEFL (iBT) - 100.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 76%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Fees for entry in 2022 have not yet been set. For entry in 2021 the tuition fees were £9,250 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2022 entry.

Provider information

Oxford Road
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Manchester
M13 9PL

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