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Pharmacy with Preparatory Year MPharm (Hons)

5 years at the University of Plymouth, starting in September 2025

This course is closed to applications from Overseas students for September 2025 entry. We are still accepting applications from Home students.

Study our highly-ranked pharmacy course, with a preparatory year, at the University of Plymouth in preparation for a role at the forefront of modern healthcare.

Benefit from a one-year, full-time, face-to-face, preparatory course before undertaking our four-year MPharm pharmacy course at the University of Plymouth.

The preparatory year provides you with underpinning knowledge and experience so that you are ready to enter into Year 1 of our MPharm. You'll develop skills and knowledge in subjects relevant to pharmacy, including chemistry, biology, and mathematics, as well as professional orientation and inter-professional learning. On passing this preparatory year at an appropriate level, you'll be able to progress on to our four-year MPharm Pharmacy course.

Our MPharm pharmacy course, delivered at the University of Plymouth, combines classroom learning, campus-based simulations and placements in real healthcare settings across the South West. The combination gives you a full understanding of pharmacy within community, General Practice (GP) and hospital settings, and will help prepare you for a career in your preferred area.

By studying human physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry alongside clinical topics, you’ll learn about the causes and progression of medical conditions and how drugs exert their effects. You'll also learn about the appropriate prescribing, supply and administration of medications and the principles of disease progression and medicine optimisation.

Our partnership with the University of Plymouth

If you progress from the preparatory year onto the MPharm, as a student at Plymouth, you will study the same course content as those studying the MPharm Pharmacy in Bath, gaining a unique knowledge of the scientific development and clinical use of medicines, and preparing you for a career as a pharmacist.

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 course provides the opportunity to live and study in the vibrant and unique surroundings of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City. The University of Plymouth is conveniently located near Derriford Hospital, the largest teaching hospital in Devon and Cornwall, and a wealth of healthcare providers across the South West. There are plenty of opportunities for placements nearby.

Find out more about studying our MPharm at the University of Plymouth.

Benefit from specialist facilities

Studying the MPharm at the University of Plymouth, you will be based in purpose-built facilities at the heart of campus. Plymouth is home to over 4,500 health and social care students in the Faculty of Health. The new pharmacy facilities are on the ground floor of the Nancy Astor Building, including practice-based and clinical teaching spaces, such as consultation rooms and simulation equipment.

Explore the campus on an open day at the University of Plymouth.

Put your learning into practice

As a highly patient focussed profession, we put great emphasis on regular patient contact and clinical placements. Starting from year one of our MPharm, you’ll benefit from our excellent connections on placements with major teaching hospitals, community pharmacies and GP practices. You will undertake Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) and clinical placements and these increase in volume as you progress through the course.

You'll also have inter-professional sessions with medical, nursing and dental students to build confidence in your professional practice role.

Undertake a research project in the UK or abroad

As part of the MPharm Pharmacy, you’ll undertake an extensive research project to develop your research skills, ensuring you graduate a well-rounded and highly employable graduate.

You’ll either work alongside researchers in the Department or internationally, on a 12-week placement with one of our partner organisations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, or the USA. International placement opportunities are subject to availability.

Get ready for your future career

As a graduate of one of the top schools of pharmacy in the UK, you’ll be well-equipped for a rewarding career in pharmacy or pharmaceutical research. Our students are well prepared for and consistently perform well in the national NHS Oriel recruitment process for their Foundation Year place. Our graduates also consistently achieve high pass rates in the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Foundation Training assessment. In 2023, our students had a 96% pass rate in the GPhC pre-registration assessment, the highest pass rate in the UK.

Connect with future employers

We have excellent links with employers both locally in the South West of England and nationally.

Whether you want to go into a patient-facing clinical role or prefer the idea of research or drug development, you’ll benefit from our strong links with employers including many NHS providers and community pharmacy employers such as Day Lewis and Boots.

To become a practising pharmacist you will need to undertake a foundation year in practice and we will support you in finding the right training place for you.

2025/2026 Academic Year


Before you apply for a course, please check the website for the most recently published course detail.

We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. We work hard and plan for different scenarios, to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of each semester.

Course structure

This course lasts 5 years. It starts in September 2025 and ends in 2030.


Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Units

In the preparatory year, three of the six units will be delivered by University of Bath teaching staff, and three will be delivered by the University of Plymouth.

To progress on to Year 1 of the MPharm, you must pass all preparatory units and have a year overall average of at least 60% to continue. The units described below for Years 1-4 are the same as those on our four-year MPharm Pharmacy course, and will be delivered by University of Bath teaching staff at the University of Plymouth.

University of Bath courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.

As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) in each academic year. Credits are usually split evenly across your two semesters of study. 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) are the equivalent of 1,200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.

All credits displayed on this page are ECTS credits.

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Placement


After successfully completing your preparatory year and progressing to our MPharm course, you'll go on clinical placements. You'll undertake community, hospital and GP practice placements and develop your skills with expert supervisors in the work setting. These immersive placements will allow you to enhance your skills in a supportive environment and give you a range of experiences to support future career choices.

In your final year, you’ll undertake an extensive research project, either studying alongside researchers in the Department or on a 12-week placement with an international partner organisation. Potential destinations include Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

Overseas placement opportunities can't be guaranteed but you will receive tailored support from our specialist team to help you secure the right positions for you.

Learning and assessment

You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.


Learning

  • Research project
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

Assessment

  • Essay
  • Examinations
  • Groupwork
  • Oral presentation
  • Portfolio
  • Practical
  • Reflective assessment
  • Report

These lists are to give you an idea of some, but not all, of the learning and assessment methods used on this course. They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change.

Assessment breakdown

A broad range of assessment methods will be used throughout the degree. As a guide, 46% of the assessment is by coursework over the duration of the course.

The final degree classification is determined by your second, third and final year marks and each contributes 16%, 34% and 50% respectively.

We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities, take a look at our Disability Service’s pages for information.

Contact hours and workload

Overall workload

Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activities. The balance of these elements within your overall workload may vary depending on your chosen units.

Contact hours

Timetabled contact hours, which can be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes, vary throughout your course and between courses but are typically around 20 hours in the preparatory year, and between 12 and 24 hours per week in your first year of the MPharm.

Our teaching for this course is delivered through in-person learning on campus, supported by high quality online provision. The significant majority of contact hours over the duration of your course will be in person, and this will be enhanced by some online delivery which will constitute a smaller proportion of these contact hours, depending on your programme of study, year of study and chosen optional units. This may be supplemented by additional activities such as a small number of online learning sessions (not live), skills development sessions, and personal tutorials.

The amount of timetabled sessions on campus in later years may vary based on the options you choose, with a greater emphasis on independent learning. Project and dissertation units will generally have fewer scheduled sessions to allow you time for your independent work – this may also mean the number of hours of timetabled sessions each week will vary within a year.

Independent learning

In addition to timetabled contact hours, you are expected to undertake independent learning and assessment activities. Typically, this might be around 16-28 hours per week, and include individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing coursework assignments, presentations, or revising for exams. After your first year, the emphasis on independent learning becomes greater, for example, you may do a final year project in the final year.

Professional accreditations

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) courses are accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). An MPharm from an accredited UK school of pharmacy is the first step towards a career as a pharmacist. To qualify as a registered pharmacist in Great Britain you will need to undertake a foundation year training after graduation and then pass the qualifying examinations of the GPhC.


Recognition of professional qualifications


As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).

The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.

Entry requirements


NHS values and Pharmacy practice

In addition to demonstrating that you have the ability and motivation to succeed academically your application, especially your personal statement, should include evidence of your understanding of the role of a pharmacist and the importance of National Health Service values. You may wish to include details of any volunteering or employment experiences you have in a Pharmacy or related health care discipline.

If you have applied to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary science you will be considered, however, you will need to provide an alternative personal statement that reflects your interest in Pharmacy before you can be considered for interview.

Science study

Our MPharm with preparatory year course is suitable for students who have previously studied the relevant science content before entry and those with strong previous study who have not.

The entry requirements for the course are different depending on the amount of relevant science you have previously studied.

Chemistry is particularly relevant for this course. Additional science or mathematics subjects that are relevant and considered when making offers are:

  • Biology or Human Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Electronics
  • Environmental Science
  • Food Science or Food Technology
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Mathematics or Further Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Statistics

Your circumstances

We know that the context in which you are studying can have an impact on your ability to perform your best in exams and coursework, or limit which subjects or qualifications you are able to study at your school or college. We consider any application based on its merits, including your background and circumstances, including through:

We do not use contextual offers for this course, unlike our other MPharm degrees.

Origin of qualifications

British qualifications

A level Typical offer

CCC to ABB

Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your A level subjects.

If you study Chemistry and at least one other maths or science subject:

CCC in three A levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.

If you study only Chemistry or one maths or science subject:

BCC in three A levels including Chemistry or one other science or mathematics subject.

If you do not study any science or mathematics subjects:

ABB in three A levels.

If you study more than three A levels, our typical offer will normally be the lowest of these applicable to you.

Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level in any of these offers. Read more about our approach to this qualification.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

4, 4 to 6, 5, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

If you study Chemistry and at least one other maths or science subject at Higher Level:

28 points overall and 4, 4 in two Higher Level subjects including Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject.

If you study Chemistry or only one other maths or science subject at Higher Level:

32 points overall and 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry or another science or mathematics subject.

If you do not study any science or mathematics subjects at Higher Level:

35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.

We accept either HL Mathematics course and Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences as a second science or mathematics subject for this degree. Digital Society is not accepted as a science subject for this course.

Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.

We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual IB certificates and vocational qualifications you study within the programme. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.

Your typical offer will be different depending on the amount of science content in your IB courses and vocational study.

International Baccalaureate Certificates

If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered.

If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider IB Certificates.

Your typical offer will be different depending on the amount of science content in your IB courses and vocational study.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

DMM or DDD

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

If you study an Extended Diploma in Applied Science (excluding Physical Science):

DMM in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).

If you study any other Extended Diploma:

DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).

Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.

BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates

We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.

Your typical offer will be different depending on the amount of science content in your qualifications.

T Level Typical offer

Merit plus B or Distinction plus A

If you study a Science or Healthcare Science T Level:

M overall with grade B in the core component in a Science or Healthcare Science T Level.

If you study any other T Level:

D overall with grade A in the core component.

We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Science or Healthcare Science.

If you are studying the Science T Level we prefer you to be studying either the Laboratory Sciences specialism or Metrology Sciences specialism

If you are studying the Healthcare Science T Level we prefer you to be studying the Assisting with Healthcare Science specialism.

Your GCSE profile will be an important part of selection if you apply with a T Level.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

CC to AB in Advanced Highers

If you study Chemistry and at one other maths or science subject as Advanced Highers:

CC in two Advanced Highers including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.

If you study only Chemistry or one other maths or science subject as Advanced Highers:

BC in two Advanced Highers including Chemistry or one other science or mathematics subject.

If you do not study Chemistry or another maths or science subject as Advanced Highers:

AB in two Advanced Highers.

We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these may be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least CCCCC in their Highers.

Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

30 credits at Merit or 30 credits at Distinction

If you study an Access to HE Diploma in Science or Science and Engineering:

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma in Science or Science and Engineering with 30 credits at Merit in Science or Mathematics units.

To have sufficient Chemistry study, these 30 credits will need to include Chemistry units worth at least 15 credits, including at least 3 credits of Organic Chemistry but excluding Biochemistry and Chemistry in Society.

If you study any other Access to HE Diploma, or do not study 15 credits of Chemistry:

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with 30 credits at Distinction.

Combinations of qualifications Typical offer

We accept a range of other qualifications offered in UK, as well as combinations of typically studied qualifications (such as A levels and BTECs). You will usually need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

We can consider certain Pharmacy Technician qualifications on a case-by-case basis - please contact us for further details.

If you have studied other qualifications not detailed on this page please contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.

Read more about how we consider UK qualifications.

GCSE requirements

  • GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C
  • GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category B)

Read more about how we consider GCSEs.

English language requirements

Category B

If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

  • IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
  • IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 6.5 in each component
  • TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components
  • TOEFL iBT and iBT Special Home Edition: 100 overall with 24 in each component
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): we do not accept this qualification
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with no less than 176 in all elements
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with no less than 176 in all elements
  • Duolingo (taken up to 1 July 2024): 130 overall with sub scores of Literacy 130, Comprehension 140, Conversation 125, Production 110
  • Duolingo (taken after 1 July 2024): 130 overall with sub scores of Literacy 130, Comprehension 130, Conversation 130, Production 130
  • LanguageCert SELT: C1 Expert Pass in both the Speaking test and the Listening, Reading, and Writing test

See the full list of accepted English qualifications.

French qualifications

General Baccalaureate (Baccalauréat Général)

Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your final year specialisms.

If you study Physics/Chemistry and at least one other maths or science specialism:

12 overall with 10, 10 in two speciality subjects in the final year including Physics/Chemistry and one other science or maths subject

If you study only Physics/Chemistry or one other maths or science specialism:

12 overall with 12 in one speciality subject in the final year including Physics/Chemistry or one other science or maths subject

If you do not study a maths or science specialism:

14 overall with 14 in one speciality subject in the final year

BFI (Baccalauréat Français International) or OIB (Option Internationale du Baccalauréat) awarded prior to 2024

Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your final year specialisms.

If you study Physics/Chemistry and at least one other maths or science specialism:

11 overall with 10, 10 in two speciality subjects in the final year including Physics/Chemistry and one other science or maths subject

If you study only Physics/Chemistry or one other maths or science specialism:

11 overall with 12 in one speciality subject in the final year including Physics/Chemistry or one other science or maths subject

If you do not study a maths or science specialism:

13 overall with 14 in one speciality subject in the final year

By speciality subjects, we mean the subjects studied as 'enseignements de spécialités' as part of the General Baccalaureate. The grade we require is the grade awarded in the speciality subject from the written examinations taken in your final year.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

English language requirements

Category B

If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

  • IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
  • IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 6.5 in each component
  • TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components
  • TOEFL iBT and iBT Special Home Edition: 100 overall with 24 in each component
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): we do not accept this qualification
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with no less than 176 in all elements
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with no less than 176 in all elements
  • Duolingo (taken up to 1 July 2024): 130 overall with sub scores of Literacy 130, Comprehension 140, Conversation 125, Production 110
  • Duolingo (taken after 1 July 2024): 130 overall with sub scores of Literacy 130, Comprehension 130, Conversation 130, Production 130
  • LanguageCert SELT: C1 Expert Pass in both the Speaking test and the Listening, Reading, and Writing test

See the full list of accepted English qualifications.

Irish qualifications

Irish Leaving Certificate

Your typical offer depends on how many science and mathematics subjects you study in your Higher Levels.

If you study Chemistry and at least one other maths or science subject at Higher Level:

H3, H3, H4, H4, H4, H4 in five subjects from the Irish Leaving Certificate with H3, H3 in Chemistry and one other mathematics or science subject.

If you study only Chemistry or one other maths or science subject at Higher Level:

H2, H3, H3, H4, H4 in five subjects from the Irish Leaving Certificate with H3 in Chemistry or one other mathematics or science subject.

If you do not study any maths or science subject at Higher Level:

H1, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3 in six subjects from the Irish Leaving Certificate.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

English language requirements

Category B

If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

  • IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
  • IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 6.5 in each component
  • TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components
  • TOEFL iBT and iBT Special Home Edition: 100 overall with 24 in each component
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): we do not accept this qualification
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with no less than 176 in all elements
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with no less than 176 in all elements
  • Duolingo (taken up to 1 July 2024): 130 overall with sub scores of Literacy 130, Comprehension 140, Conversation 125, Production 110
  • Duolingo (taken after 1 July 2024): 130 overall with sub scores of Literacy 130, Comprehension 130, Conversation 130, Production 130
  • LanguageCert SELT: C1 Expert Pass in both the Speaking test and the Listening, Reading, and Writing test

See the full list of accepted English qualifications.

Fees and funding

Fees and funding information for Pharmacy with Preparatory Year MPharm (Hons) at the University of Plymouth


Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

Learn how we decide fee status

Tuition fees

Fee information is not yet available for this course. Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.

Find out more about student fees

Extra costs

The following course-related costs are not included in your fees:

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

You are required to pay for a DBS check. This will be payable at the start of your course at an approximate cost of £55.

You will also be required to register with the DBS update service for each year of your degree. The current cost of the update service is £16 per year.

How to pay

Tuition fee loans

If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.

Read more about tuition fee loans

Scholarships and bursaries

You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.

Funding for students studying the Bath MPharm at the University of Plymouth

Other payment options

You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.

Read more about your payment options

Budgeting

You will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks.

Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.

If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement. If you are thinking about studying or working abroad as part of your course, you may have to prove that you have a certain amount of money in your bank account to get a visa. Please read the information about [planning your finances for your placement year](If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement. If you are thinking about studying or working abroad as part of your course, you may have to prove that you have a certain amount of money in your bank account to get a visa. Please read the information about planning your finances for your placement year which includes potential sources of funding, travel insurance, and visas.

Application information


  • Course title
    Pharmacy with Preparatory Year
  • Final award
    MPharm (Hons)
  • Mode of study
    Full-time
  • Course code
    M103
  • Department
  • Home application deadline
    29 January 2025
  • Application eligibility
    Only Home students are eligible to apply

Selection process

Due to the nature of this degree, you will be asked to declare whether or not you have any relevant spent or unspent criminal convictions as part of completing your UCAS application. Should you declare that you have a conviction we will contact you for further information and you will be considered in line with our policy on applicants with criminal convictions.

You will also need to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check during your first semester of study on this course. If the results of this check show that you have a criminal conviction, caution, reprimand or warning which is deemed unacceptable under the General Pharmaceutical Council's (GPhC) Fitness to Practice policy you will be have to withdraw from the course.

If you are assessed as suitable you will be invited to a selection interview. If you are applying from outside the UK we will arrange to interview you remotely. You will need to complete a Fitness to Practice self-declaration form as part of the interview process. This form includes a written declaration of any medical conditions or disabilities you have. You will not receive an offer unless you are successful in your interview. This is required by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Progression from Preparatory Year to Year 1

To progress from the Preparatory Year to Year 1 of the MPharm, you must pass all preparatory units and have a year overall average of at least 60% to continue.

Immigration requirements

If you need a Student visa to study in the UK, you will not be able to join this course. If you need a Student visa, our MPharm degrees without a preparatory year may be suitable.

If you are an EU or EEA national (except an Irish citizen), you will only be able to join this course if you have Settled or Pre-Settled status in the UK (or hold other relevant immigration permission that allows you to study without a Student visa).

If you join this course on immigration permission which subsequently expires and you are unable to secure a suitable alternative, you may be unable to complete your course or receive a final qualification.

If you have any concerns regarding this please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice.

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