As a student on our four-year MPharm at Plymouth, you will study the same course content as students at Bath, gaining a unique knowledge of the scientific development and clinical use of medicines, and preparing you for a career as a pharmacist. This will prepare you for a rewarding career as a pharmacist or in pharmaceutical research.

Graduating with a University of Bath degree, you’ll be taught by Plymouth-based University of Bath academic and practice staff while living and learning in Plymouth. This provides you with the opportunity to live and study in the vibrant and unique surroundings of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, home to over 4,500 health and social care students.

University of Bath students are included in the University of Plymouth guarantee for student accommodation, which is open to first year students who apply by the deadline and meet the Plymouth accommodation terms and conditions. You’ll need to make our MPharm your first choice before applying.

Choosing your accommodation

You can choose from a range of University-managed Halls of Residence on campus, private purpose-built student accommodation halls or rooms in private houses in the city.

Halls of residence

University of Plymouth-managed Halls are located on campus, or within the nearby student village – only a few minutes’ walk from university facilities and the city centre. Plymouth provides a range of support for students living in Halls such as social events and welfare support, as well as 24/7 security to help keep you safe.

Private accommodation

If living on campus is not for you, there’s a wide range of private accommodations to choose from. ANUK-accredited, privately managed Halls of Residence are in popular student areas in Plymouth city centre. Alternatively, you could rent accommodation, either on your own or with a group of other students, from a private landlord. Whether purpose-built student accommodation or student houses or flats, there's something to suit all budgets.

Explore Plymouth’s University-managed and private accommodation options on the University of Plymouth website.¹

Please note, this link takes you to the University of Plymouth website which contains some information that will not apply to University of Bath applicants. All content is written for University of Plymouth applicants and details should be checked for relevance if unclear.

Our specially trained support staff and students³ based at Bath can offer guidance and someone to talk to at times to suit you. This includes access to health, mental health, wellbeing, and money support.

Academic Advisor

From your first year, you’ll be allocated an Academic Advisor³, who will be based in Plymouth and able to provide academic and personal support to you throughout your studies.

Urgent support

If you’re ever concerned about your own or someone else’s wellbeing and need to speak to someone urgently, the University of Plymouth’s mental health advisor is available to speak to Monday to Friday, or you can contact Plymouth campus security 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Careers support

No matter what career path you choose to take after you graduate, you can access advice and resources from our Careers team³ to help prepare you for employment. Pharmacy academic staff will also support you in preparation for applying for your Foundation Training year.