Program Overview

---

Introduction to Pharmacy MPharm with Preparatory Year

The Pharmacy MPharm with Preparatory Year is a five-year course designed for students who do not hold the required qualifications to go straight into the MPharm program. This integrated preparatory course opens up opportunities in the sciences for those changing careers, returning to education, or without the necessary A-level subjects.

Key Facts

• Location: Brighton: Moulsecoomb
• UCAS code: B231
• Full-time: 5 years
• Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Entry Criteria

Entry Requirements

• UCAS tariff: 96 tariff points. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies will count towards the tariff.
• A-levels: CCC including two full science A-levels.
• International Baccalaureate: 26 points, with three Higher level subjects at grade 4. Subjects must include biology and chemistry.
• Other qualifications: If you have completed an access course or BTEC diploma, we will consider you on an individual basis; relevant experience may also be taken into account.
• GCSE (minimum grade B or grade 5): At least English and maths.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing and minimum of 5.5 in other elements.

International Requirements and Visas

Type your country here to find specific international requirements.

Interview Information

Interviews take place each Wednesday until the end of April and are conducted online using MS Teams. The interview is designed around values-based recruitment (VBR) and may include questions about motivation for a career in pharmacy, why you wish to study at Brighton, and your opinions on healthcare and science.

Course Content

Top Reasons to Choose This Course

• Ideal for students without science qualifications
• Smooth progression to the full MPharm
• Strong academic support
• Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Guaranteed interview for medicine with Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)
• Hands-on clinical experience
• Access to funded research opportunities
• Interprofessional learning opportunities
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Integrated science and patient care
• Expert teaching and research links
• Contribute to cutting-edge research
• Vibrant student experience

Preparatory Year

The preparatory year introduces key concepts in biology, chemistry, and data handling to prepare students for undergraduate study. Modules include:

• Foundation Biology
• Foundation Chemistry
• Data Handling for Science
• Foundation Study Skills

Year 1

Modules in Year 1 provide a solid foundation in the science that supports health, disease, and medicines use. Modules include:

• Fundamentals of Pharmacy: From Molecules to Medicine
• Fundamentals of Pharmacy: The Healthy Human and Healthcare Delivery
• Minor Illness
• Clinical and Professional Skills 1

Year 2

The second year theme is illness and disease, covering common, serious diseases or conditions. Modules include:

• Cardiovascular and Related Systems
• Endocrine and Immunity
• Infectious Disease and Global Health
• Clinical and Professional Skills 2

Year 3

Year 3 themes are co-morbidity, complex disease, and treatments. Modules include:

• Neurological Disorders and Mental Health
• Molecular and Genomic Medicine
• Managing Complex Patients
• Clinical and Professional Skills 3

Final Year

The final year comprises two modules: the Pharmacy Research Project and the final Clinical and Professional Skills 4 module. The theme for the final year is multi-morbidity and ageing.

Careers

What You Can Do with This Degree

A Pharmacy MPharm equips you for careers as a registered pharmacist in community, hospital, and primary care settings, as well as roles in pharmaceutical research, industry, and healthcare innovation.

Skills That Prepare You for Work

• Foundations in science and healthcare
• Academic and digital literacy
• Pharmaceutical science expertise
• Clinical knowledge and decision-making
• Prescribing and diagnostic skills
• Patient care and communication
• Professionalism and ethics
• Numeracy and medicines optimisation
• Research and innovation
• Leadership and collaborative practice
• Global health and public health awareness
• Career readiness for advanced roles

Our Industry Connections

You will benefit from our strong links with healthcare providers, research centers, and industry partners, offering opportunities for placements, collaborative projects, and graduate careers.

Fees and Costs

Course Fees

• UK (full-time): Ł9,790
• International (full-time): Ł19,692

What's Included

• All MPharm students must obtain a valid UK Enhanced DBS certificate at the start of Year 1, which we cover.
• Students in the first year of the course will be required to attend an Occupational Health clinic.
• Costs for MPharm placement travel are reimbursed up to a specified amount.
• Personal Protective Equipment is provided.
• Essential instruction booklets are provided.
• The cost of laboratory consumables and equipment for your final year project is included in the fees.

Location and Student Life

Campus Where This Course Is Taught

The course is taught at the Moulsecoomb campus, which has been transformed by a recent development of our estate. On campus, you'll find the Students' Union events venue, sports and fitness facilities, alongside the library and student center.

Accommodation

We guarantee an offer of a place in halls of residence to all eligible students. Almost all (98%) of students starting their course with us got their first or second room choice.

Local Area

Brighton is a forward-thinking place that leads the way in the arts, technology, sustainability, and creativity. The city is home to a national 5G testbed and over 1,000 tech businesses.

Stay in Touch

For more information about this course, please contact our enquiries team.

Statistics

• 67% of students say staff value their views and opinions about the course.
• 80% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 84% are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Related Courses

• Pharmacy MPharm
• Medicine BM BS
• Applied Science Integrated Foundation Year
• Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons)
• Pharmaceutical Science BSc(Hons)
• Biological Sciences BSc(Hons)
• Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) (with integrated foundation year)
• Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)
• Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) (with integrated foundation year)