Program Overview

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Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year, MPharm (Hons)

Course Overview

The Pharmacy with a Preparatory (Foundation) Year programme is designed to prepare students for a career in pharmacy. The programme combines science and practice to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to become a pharmacist.

Key Course Details

• UCAS Code: B231
• Mode of Study: Campus Based
• Typical Offer: BBC-CCD to include A level Chemistry and one other STEM subject
• Location: Singleton Park Campus
• Start Date: September 2026
• Tuition Fees: Ł9,535 (UK), Ł23,900 (International)

Course Structure

The programme is a 5-year full-time course with a foundation year. The foundation year provides students with a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of pharmacy, including biological chemistry, metabolism, and homeostasis.

Modules

The programme consists of the following modules:

• Year 0 (Level 3): Foundation Biological Chemistry, Metabolism and Homeostasis, The Human Cell, Foundation Skills Development 1, Introduction to Molecular Biology, Fundamentals of Microbiology & Disease, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, Foundations in Pharmacy
• Year 1 (Level 4): Health, Disease and Patient, Drugs & Medicines, Practice of Pharmacy
• Year 2 (Level 5): Patient-Centred Learning I (PCLI), Patient-Centred Learning II (PCLII)
• Year 3 (Level 6): Patient Centred Learning III (PCLIII), New Knowledge (NK60)
• Year 4 (Level 7): Emerging Therapies and Complex Patients, Preparation for Practice & Prescribing

Entry Requirements

• A level (or equivalent) typical offer: BBC-CCD to include A level Chemistry and one other STEM subject
• Selection Process: Applicants who meet the entry requirements and selection criteria will be invited to interview

How You're Taught

The programme uses a range of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students will also have access to digital learning tools, such as recorded lectures and online resources.

Welsh Provision

There is currently no formal Welsh-medium provision on this course. However, students can access support and resources in Welsh, including an interview through the medium of Welsh and the option to receive personal correspondence in Welsh.

Professional Body Accreditation

The programme is fully accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Meet Your Lecturers

The programme is taught by a team of experienced academics and practising pharmacists, including Professor Andrew Morris, Dr Amira Guirguis, and Dr Salvatore Ferla.

Tuition Fees

• UK: Ł9,535
• International: Ł23,900

Funding and Scholarships

Students may be eligible for funding and scholarships to support their studies.

Additional Costs

Students may incur additional costs, including travel to and from campus, printing and photocopying, and purchase of books and equipment.

Careers and Employability

Pharmacists can work in a variety of settings, including community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and primary care. The programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to become a pharmacist.

Academic Support

Students will have access to a range of academic support services, including personal tutoring, academic skills support, and wellbeing services.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

Students may have the opportunity to study abroad or participate in global placements and projects.

How to Apply

Applications should be made through UCAS. International students may also apply through the university's clearing system.

Application Deadlines

Applications should be made by the relevant UCAS deadline.

Additional Information

The programme is subject to change and may be updated to reflect changes in the pharmacy profession and the requirements of the GPhC.