For students who do not meet the entry criteria for the MPharm programme, but do have significant science study and relevant experience, the MPharm With Foundation Year aims to provide the students with the essential core knowledge components required for further progression onto the MPharm programme. Progression is subject to students attaining the satisfactory assessment results
at the conclusion of the foundation year.
The programme aims to provide pharmacy education with a focus on producing future pharmacists who will: promote safe and effective use of medicines ensuing patient and public safety at all times; contribute to the advancement of knowledge through participation in research, meet the requirements of the GPhC.
Medway School of Pharmacy has achieved full accreditation from the General Pharmaceutical Council and is recognised as an established school of pharmacy.
B231 Course Structure
Year 0: Only for MPharm with Foundation Year
• Essentials in Chemistry (15 credits)
• Essentials in Biology (15 credits)
• Academic Study Skills for University (15 credits)
• Numeracy for pharmacy and biomedical sciences (15 credits)
• Introduction to Pharmacy Skills (30 credits)
• Introduction to Laboratory Practice (15 credits)
• Introduction to Pharmacology (15 credits)
Year 1: Introductory Principles
• Medicinal Products: Chemistry and Pharmaceutics for Pharmacy (30 credits)
• Molecules, Cells and Body Systems: Cell Biology and Biochemistry (30 credits)
• Molecules, Cells and Body Systems: Physiology and Pharmacology (30 credits)
• Introduction to Pharmacy: Professional Skills, Law and Ethics (30 credits)
Year 2: Medicines and Disease
• Heart, Renal, Endocrine and Nutrition (40 credits)
• Cancer, Infection, Joints, Lungs, Skin (40 credits)
• Brain, Psychiatry and Eyes (40 credits)
Year 3: Integrated Therapeutics
• Heart, Renal, Endocrine and Nutrition (40 credits)
• Cancer, Infection, Joints, Lungs, Skin (40 credits)
• Brain, Psychiatry and Eyes (40 credits)
Year 4: Research and Application
• Sustained Research Project (40 credits)
• Preparing for Practice (60 credits)
• Advanced Science Elective (20 credits)
One option from a range including: Advanced Neuroscience; Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology; Advanced
Therapeutic Agents; Advanced Drug Delivery Technologies
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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:
M62
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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
Science subjects preferred
The University welcomes students with vocational qualifications and/or relevant work experience, and will continue to judge each student on his/her individual merits.
However, a typical standard offer for an Access to HE Diploma would be 45 credits at Level 3 with 27 of those credits at Pass, 12 credits at Merit and 6 at Distinction.
The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma, Extended National Diploma and Extended Certificate Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case-by-case basis - Applied Science is preferred. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances.
or 14 points at Higher Level
The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma, Extended National Diploma and Extended Certificate Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR) on a case-by-case basis - Applied Science is preferred. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances.
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English language requirements
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Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.