Course Summary

Our five-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) with a Foundation Year prepares you for degree-level study if you do not have the right qualifications for direct entry to the four-year course . The foundation year will help you adapt to the higher education system and is taught at Xaverian College , which is a short walk from the main campus. You will still be registered with The University of Manchester, with access to all of our facilities and support systems. Students are accepted from a wide range of educational backgrounds and each application will be considered individually. Entry to the four-year MPharm course is automatic on satisfactory completion of the foundation year.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: B231

Institution code: M20

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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 DDC-BCC including Chemistry and Maths and/or Biology plus one further rigorous academic subject (excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking). You will also need to meet the widening participation selection criteria detailed on our application process page (`How your application is considered'). We also consider students who have obtained A-levels (or equivalent) at standard entry Grades (ABB-AAB), but in subjects inappropriate for direct admission to the MPharm degree. A Grade B/5 in English Language and Mathematics in GCSE or equivalent will also be required. In this case applicants will NOT need to meet our widening participation selection criteria. Typical Contextual Offer: BBB (non-science subjects only).

We require a minimum of two As and three B's in five subjects (no more than two science subjects). English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5) Grade B.

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

We require a minimum of two As and three B's in five subjects (no more than two science subjects). English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5) Grade B.

We will consider the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (science-based only) at Grade DD alongside one non-science A-level at Grade C. You will also need to meet the GCSE requirements and the criteria explained in our application process page.

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 will consider the Cambridge Technical Diploma (science-based only) at Grade DD alongside one A-level at Grade C. You will also need to meet the selection criteria explained in our application process page.

33-35 points for Arts-based students with three higher level subjects at grades 6,6,5.

We require successful completion of a BTEC National Extended Diploma (science-based only) at Grades DDD-DDM along with GCSE-level English Language and Mathematics at Grade 5. You will also need to meet the GCSE requirements and the criteria explained in our application process page.

We will consider the BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (science-based only) at Grade D alongside two non-science A-levels at Grades BC. You will also need to meet the GCSE requirements and the criteria explained in our application process page.

We require successful completion of a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma (science-based only) at Grades DDD-DDM along with GCSE-level English Language and Mathematics at Grade 5. You will also need to meet the selection criteria explained on our application process page.

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 BC. You will also need to meet the GCSE requirements and the criteria explained in our application process page.

We will consider the Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma (science-based only) at Grade D alongside two A-levels at Grades BC You will also need to meet the selection criteria explained in our application process page.

We accept the Cambridge Technical 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 BC. You will also need to meet the selection criteria explained in our application process page.

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 require an overall Grade A in the Welsh Baccalaureate alongside two GCE A-level arts-based subjects (Grades AB). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects with Grades ABB-AAB provided a minimum of three non-science subjects are taken. We also consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects provided you have achieved Grades DDC-BCC including Chemistry and either Maths or Biology and one further rigorous academic subject (not General Studies or Critical Thinking) and provided you meet the selection criteria explained on our application process page. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5
TOEFL (iBT) 90.0

We require: GCSE, IGCSE or O-level at grade 5 (B) in English and Maths. We will accept C+ in the Northern Ireland reformed GCSE or IELTS grade 6.5. TOEFL (iBT) - 90.

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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