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Preparatory year

Applicants to this course should hold a GPhC recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification.

Students on the preparatory year will study alongside students on other Science and Health level 0 foundation years. For this reason you may see the preparatory year also referred to as a 'foundation year'.

The preparatory year of the programme provides students with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree-level study in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.

On successful completion of the preparatory year, you will progress to Pharmacy MPharm

Entry requirements

As well as meeting the standard Foundation Year eligibility requirements, applicants to this programme must hold GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in maths and English language.

Applicants to this course should hold a GPhC recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification. Potential applicants holding equivalent qualifications gained overseas should contact us for clarification of eligibility 

Applicants will also be required to demonstrate knowledge of scientific method and principles, either by prior level 3 science qualifications, or by performance in an online test. 

All applicants are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure check and will be interviewed by both the School of Education and the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery. If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact us.

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Programme length

Preparatory Year: One year full time.

Levels 1-4: Four years full time in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.

Course accreditation

91Ö±²¥ is working towards accreditation of this programme with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The programme will be provisionally accredited until the accreditation process is complete. After being awarded your MPharm degree, you will need to complete a 12-month structured foundation training period and assessment, leading to registration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC

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Progression to School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery

You will progress to the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery after completing your preparatory year, subject to meeting progression thresholds, which differ across courses and departments.

These will be discussed with applicants at interview. You can use the University's Programme Regulations Finder to view relevant thresholds - search for the relevant course and view information relating to 'Year 0'.

Health clearance

All new students must obtain occupational health clearance, which may require an individual assessment. This is to ensure that you meet the fitness-to-practice standards detailed in the .

We offer support to students with additional needs, for example, through the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service and Student and Academic Services. You can find out more about the network of support services we provide.

A very small number of conditions might, on health and safety grounds, affect your registration with the appropriate regulatory body and your ability to practise in certain clinical situations.

If you're offered a place, you'll need to comply with the Department of Health and Social Care mandatory immunisation requirements.