Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

Police and health checks

Any offer will be subject to satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and relevant health checks.

Offer Levels

The MPharm Degree is a four year full-time programme of study. Graduates are required to undertake and pass a pre-registration examination before being permitted to register as a pharmacist in Great Britain.

  • All students are required to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills as evidenced by GCSE (grades A-C) in English and Maths.
  • 300 UCAS Tariff points, BBB at A2 level (including B in 2 science based subjects, one of which must be Chemistry).
  • BTEC Nationals in a science based subject:
    • Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Merit Overall.
  • Scottish Highers:
    • Higher Level - AABBB, to include grade A in Chemistry plus one other science based subject at grade A.
    • Advanced Higher - BBB, to include grade B in Chemistry plus one other science based subject at grade B.
  • Irish Leaving Certificate - 5 grade B’s at higher level including B2 in Chemistry and 2 other science based subjects at grade B2.
  • International Baccalaureate - An overall score of 32 points (15 at Higher Level), to include ≥ 5 in both Chemistry and one other science based subject.
  • Access to Science - 54 credits at level 3, with an overall grade of distinction.
  • Greek Apolytirion - 18.1 > 20 in all directional subjects (must include Chemistry and at least one other science based subject). In addition students must have Maths and English @ 16 overall from the Apolytirion.
  • Overseas applicants will be assessed on an individual basis based upon the UK Naric equivalent and must have an appropriate English language qualification and equivalent sciences background.
  • Alternative English Qualifications:
    IELTS at grade 6.5 in all categories
    Cambridge English Advanced Certificate at grade C
    TOEFL (Internet Based score of 87 or Paper Based score of 575)
  • Graduate Entry - applicants possessing a first degree in a relevant subject must have a minimum of a 2:2 classification to be considered. Applicants possessing a minimum of 2:1 classification may be considered for direct entry to stage 2. (Please see details regarding ELQ tuition fees)

Applicants will be expected to apply through UCAS.

For any queries relating to the admissions process please contact Debby Dixon (Admissions Manager).

Foundation degree in Pharmacy Practice Direct entry to Stage 2

Students who complete the Foundation Degree in Pharmacy Practice may gain entry to MPharm on successful completion of both years of the 2 year foundation degree programme.