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 grade B in English Language and grade B Mathematics.
  • 320 UCAS Tariff points, ABB at A2 level (including 2 science based subjects, one of which must be Chemistry).
  • BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science:
    • Diploma - Distinction/Distinction/Distinction Overall.
  • Scottish Highers:
    • AB at Advanced Higher level to include chemistry and one other pure science based subject and BB at Higher Level in two additional subjects; and relevant qualifications in English language and maths.
  • Irish Leaving Certificate - AA at Higher Level in chemistry and one other pure science based subject and BBB in three additional subjects at Higher Level; and maths and English language grade B at Ordinary Level.
  • International Baccalaureate - An overall score of 32 points (15 at Higher Level), to include ≥ 5 in both Chemistry and one other science based subject.
  • 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 7.0 in each category
    Cambridge English Advanced Certificate at grade B
    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. (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).